Claude 2 vs 
Mistral Large 4
Mistral Large 4 is cheaper than Claude 2 at $0.68/M vs $11.02/M input tokens.
Simple Falling Object Game
Catch the falling object. Paddle at the bottom, score at the top, one file.
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Which answer wins?
Written rounds
2 promptsSeven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.
Claude 2: Here is a 7-ingredient recipe for a sweet dish I'll call "Cinnamon Apple Surprise": Cinnamon Apple Surprise Ingredients: 3 apples, cored and sliced 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 refrigerated pie crust Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mistral Large 4: Sunset Honey Garlic Noodles A golden, glossy pasta dish with crispy edges and sweet-savory depth The 7 Ingredients 8 oz spaghetti (or any pasta) 3 tbsp butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional but recommended) Instructions Boil pasta in salted…
One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.
Claude 2: Here is a 1-month beginner health and longevity plan focused on diet, exercise, and sleep: Diet: Eliminate sugary drinks and limit sweets. Replace with water and fruits. Eat more veggies. Aim for 1-2 cups with each meal. Focus on dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots. Increase fiber intake.
Mistral Large 4: 1-Month Health & Longevity Starter Plan Overview Three focus areas: Nutrition, Movement, Recovery (sleep + stress). Small daily actions beat perfect plans. Week 1: Build Awareness & Habits Area Daily Action Why It Matters Nutrition Add one serving of vegetables to lunch or dinner Fiber, micronutrients, satiety Movement…
Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Mistral Large 4 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window. Mistral Large 4 costs 16x less per token.
| Spec | Claude 2 | Mistral Large 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $11.02/M tokens | $0.68/M tokens |
| Output price | $32.68/M tokens | $2.09/M tokens |
| Context window | 100K tokens | 524K tokens |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Oct 2026 |
| At 10M a month | $110 | $6.80 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Claude 2
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Mistral Large 41 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Claude 2 and Mistral Large 4?
Claude 2 is developed by Anthropic while Mistral Large 4 is developed by Mistral AI. Claude 2 has a 100K token context window vs Mistral Large 4's 524K. You can compare their actual outputs across 5 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Claude 2 or Mistral Large 4?
It depends on your use case. Claude 2 and Mistral Large 4 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 5 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does Claude 2 cost compared to Mistral Large 4?
Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens and Mistral Large 4 costs $0.68/M input tokens. Mistral Large 4 is $10.34/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
How can I compare Claude 2 and Mistral Large 4 on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude 2 and Mistral Large 4 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.
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