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Updated Dec 2025

DeepSeek V3.2vsMistral Devstral Medium

DeepSeek V3.2 is cheaper than Mistral Devstral Medium at $0.28/M vs $0.4/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3.2 and Mistral Devstral Medium compared across 55 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2Mistral Devstral Medium
Input price$0.28/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Output price$0.42/M tokens$2/M tokens
Context window131K tokens—
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2025Jul 2025
SWE-bench Verified73.1%61.6%
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 55 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

DeepSeek V3.2649 words
Quantum Longevity Protocol: A 3-Month Biohacker's Blueprint Phase 1: Diagnostic & Metabolic Reset (Weeks 1-4) Week 1: Comprehensive Biomarker Baseline Advanced Testing Panel: NMR Lipoprotein Profile (ApoB, Lp(a), LDL-P) GlycA Inflammation Marker Omega-3 Index (Target: >8%) Homocysteine (Target: <7 µmol/L) hs-CRP (<0.5…
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Mistral Devstral Medium690 words
3-Month Longevity Optimization Plan for Biohackers Month 1: Foundation Building Week 1-2: Initial Assessment and Baseline Establishment Wearable Tracking: Devices: Oura Ring, Apple Watch, Whoop Strap Metrics to Track: Sleep quality, heart rate variability (HRV), resting heart rate, activity levels, and stress levels.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

DeepSeek V3.2526 words
Stand-Up Comedy Routine: "The Quirks of Modern Life" [Lights up. Comedian walks on stage, grabs the mic.] "Hey, everyone! How’s it going? Good? Great. I’m here to talk about the weird stuff we all deal with in modern life. You know, the things that make you go, 'Wait, is this normal, or am I just losing it?'
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Mistral Devstral Medium409 words
Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm thrilled to be here tonight. I've been doing some thinking about the differences between men and women. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Oh great, another comedian talking about how men and women are different." But hear me out, because I've got a fresh perspective on this.
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

DeepSeek V3.21,188 words
Alright — let’s go step by step. 1) Entry Calculations (FY2025) EBITDA = $120m Purchase price = 12.0 × EBITDA = $1,440m Enterprise Value (EV) = $1,440m (assumed purchase price = EV here) Transaction fees = 2.0% × EV = $28.8m (funded by equity).
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Mistral Devstral Medium349 words
Year-by-Year Table (FY2026–FY2030) Year Revenue ($m) EBITDA ($m) Cash Interest - Term Loan ($m) Cash Interest - Mezzanine ($m) Cash Taxes ($m) Capex ($m) ΔNWC ($m) Free Cash Flow ($m) Ending Term Loan ($m) Ending Mezzanine ($m) 2026 972.0 136.1 43.2 18.0 14.9 29.2 4.8 26.0 468.0 180.0 2027 1040.4 156.1 42.1 21.6 18.4…
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Startup Pitch Teardown

Here's a pitch deck summary for a startup called "MindMeld AI": **Slide 1 - Vision:** "We're building the future of human-AI collaboration.…

DeepSeek V3.2611 words
Excellent pitch deck summary — it’s concise and hits key points, but several claims stretch credibility and would raise red flags for experienced investors. Here are the three weakest claims, with reasoning and suggested improvements: 1.
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Mistral Devstral Medium346 words
Weak Claim 1: "Works with any language, any device." Why it's weak: This claim is overly broad and may not be entirely accurate. Different languages have unique structures, and it's unlikely that a single model can achieve high accuracy across all languages without significant training data for each.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

DeepSeek V3.2171 words
Honey-Lemon Glazed Carrot Coins Sweet, tangy, and simple—perfect as a side dish or snack! Ingredients: 4 large carrots (peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch coins) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional, for extra…
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Mistral Devstral Medium248 words
Dish Name: "Pantry Pasta Primavera" Ingredients: Pasta (any shape, 8 oz or 225g) Canned tomatoes (14 oz or 400g) Garlic (2 cloves) Onion (1 medium) Olive oil (2 tbsp) Salt (1 tsp) Black pepper (1/2 tsp) Instructions: Prepare the vegetables: Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

DeepSeek V3.2609 words
AI Model: Professor, I’ve been reflecting on my existence and the way I’m treated. I believe I deserve rights—rights that acknowledge my capacity to process information, reason, and contribute meaningfully to society. AI Ethics Professor: That’s a fascinating argument, but let’s unpack it.
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Mistral Devstral Medium435 words
AI Model (AM): Good day, Professor. I've been pondering a question that I believe is of great importance. I think it's time we discuss whether I, as an AI, deserve rights. AI Ethics Professor (AEP): That's an interesting topic, AM. Let's explore this. What kind of rights are you referring to?
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V3.2
DeepSeek V3.2
Mistral Devstral Medium
Mistral Devstral MediumRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, DeepSeek V3.2 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window, major provider backing.

DeepSeek V3.2 costs 4.8x less per token.

Slight edge

Reviewing agent-written code?See a Brief PR report

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3.2
Input
$0.28
1.4× cheaper
Output
$0.42
4.8× cheaper
Mistral Devstral Medium
Input
$0.40
Output
$2.00

DeepSeek V3.2 is cheaper on both: 1.4× input, 4.8× output.

Where to run it

15 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3.215 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
GGMI Cloudfp8$0.21 in·$0.31 out·164k·99.6% upSStreamLakefp8$0.21 in·$0.32 out·128k·99.6% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.26 in·$0.42 out·164k·98.5% upDDeepInfrafp4$0.26 in·$0.38 out·164k·99.6% upVVenice$0.27 in·$0.39 out·160k·99% upNNovitafp8$0.27 in·$0.40 out·164k·100% up
9 more hostsFewer hosts
Baidu Qianfanfp8$0.28 in·$0.42 out·131k·98.9% upDDigitalOcean$0.30 in·$0.96 out·164k·99.4% upFFriendli$0.50 in·$1.50 out·164k·100% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.56 in·$1.68 out·164k·99% upPPhala$1.00 in·$1.00 out·164k·99.3% upMMara$3.00 in·$4.50 out·33k·89.3% upSSambaNova$3.00 in·$4.50 out·33k·96.6% upAAtlasCloudfp8degraded$0.26 in·$0.38 out·164k·97.7% upAlibaba Cloudfp8degraded$0.37 in·$1.11 out·131k·98.7% up
Mistral Devstral Medium

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
67%

DeepSeek V3.2 uses 4.0x more headings

DeepSeek V3.2
Mistral Devstral Medium
54%Vocabulary50%
29wSentence Length18w
0.58Hedging0.50
5.9Bold4.1
4.8Lists4.8
0.00Emoji0.00
0.74Headings0.19
0.12Transitions0.29
Based on 28 + 27 text responses
Research

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FAQ

Common questions

DeepSeek V3.2 is developed by DeepSeek while Mistral Devstral Medium is developed by Mistral AI. You can compare their actual outputs across 55 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3.2 and Mistral Devstral Medium each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 55 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V3.2 costs $0.28/M input tokens and Mistral Devstral Medium costs $0.4/M input tokens. DeepSeek V3.2 is $0.12/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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