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  3. Claude 2 vs Mistral Small 4
Updated Mar 2026

Claude 2 vs Mistral Small 4

Mistral Small 4 is cheaper than Claude 2 at $0.15/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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Claude 2
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Mistral Small 4

Which answer wins?

Written rounds

2 prompts
  • Seven 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 Small 4: Golden Honey & Cinnamon Couscous A quick, fragrant dish with warm spices and a touch of sweetness—perfect as a side or light meal! Ingredients (7): 1 cup couscous (uncooked) 1 ¼ cups water or broth 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp butter or olive oil ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional but recommended)…

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • 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 Small 4: Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan to kickstart better health and longevity, focusing on diet, movement, and sleep—three pillars that deliver the most bang for your buck. Each week builds on the last, with small, sustainable changes.

    Every model's answer to this prompt

Price and specs

Claude 2 and Mistral Small 4 compared across 5 shared prompts
SpecClaude 2Mistral Small 4
Input price$11.02/M tokens$0.15/M tokens
Output price$32.68/M tokens$0.6/M tokens
Context window100K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJun 2023Mar 2026
At 10M a month$110$110$1.50$1.50
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Where to run it1 host
Claude 2

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Mistral Small 41 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Mistral$0.15 in·$0.60 out·262k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between Claude 2 and Mistral Small 4?

Claude 2 is developed by Anthropic while Mistral Small 4 is developed by Mistral AI. Claude 2 has a 100K token context window vs Mistral Small 4's 262K. 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 Small 4?

It depends on your use case. Claude 2 and Mistral Small 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 Small 4?

Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens and Mistral Small 4 costs $0.15/M input tokens. Mistral Small 4 is $10.87/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 Small 4 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude 2 and Mistral Small 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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