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  5. Mistral Devstral Small 1.1vsLing 2.6 Flash
Updated Apr 2026

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1vsLing 2.6 Flash

Ling 2.6 Flash is cheaper than Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 at $0/M vs $0.1/M input tokens.

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 and Ling 2.6 Flash compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecMistral Devstral Small 1.1Ling 2.6 Flash
Input price$0.1/M tokensFree
Output price$0.3/M tokensFree
Context window—262K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJul 2025Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Mini LBO Underwrite

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

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1387 words
Year-by-Year Table (FY2026–FY2030) Year Revenue EBITDA Cash Interest (Term Loan) Cash Interest (Mezz) PIK (Mezz) Cash Taxes Capex ΔNWC Free Cash Flow After Debt Service Ending Term Loan Balance Ending Mezzanine Balance 2026 $972m $136.08m $36.00m $13.50m $2.70m $18.42m $29.16m $4.86m $11.14m $344.00m $108.00m 2027…
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Ling 2.6 Flash957 words
Below is a concise, math-forward underwriting package for HarborTech Services (HTS) LBO. Simplified 5-year cash flow (FY2026–FY30) Key inputs Entry EV = 12.0× FY25 EBITDA = 12.0×120 = $1,440m Transaction fees (2% of EV) = $28.8m → funded 100% by equity at close Starting cash = $0 Total leverage at close = 5.5× EBITDA =…
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1564 words
Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening! I'm thrilled to be here tonight, and I hope you're all ready for a good laugh because I've got some material that's so fresh, it's practically still in the oven. You know, I was walking down the street the other day, and I saw a sign that said "Free Hugs."
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Ling 2.6 Flash444 words
(Takes a bow, adjusts the mic) Alright, settle down, settle down. Or don’t. I’m not the boss of you, I’m just the guy standing on a box yelling about his feelings. For $20. You ever notice how every generation thinks the one before them is so old?
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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…

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1254 words
Dish Name: "Pantry Pasta Primavera" Ingredients: Pasta (any shape, 8 oz or 225g) Canned tomatoes (14 oz or 400g) Onion (1 medium) Garlic (2 cloves) Olive oil (2 tbsp) Salt (1 tsp) Black pepper (½ tsp) Instructions: Boil the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
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Ling 2.6 Flash181 words
Dish: Sunshine Skillet Cakes Ingredients (7 total): 1 cup rolled oats (not instant) 1/2 cup canned corn (drained) 1/4 cup canned black beans (rinsed & drained) 1 large egg 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp chili powder Salt to taste Estimated Time: Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 20 minutes Instructions…
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1279 words
Pirate: Arr mateys, I've been hearin' tales of these AI models. What be they, exactly? Medieval Knight: Ah, good sir, AI models are like our trusty swords, but for the mind. They learn and adapt, much like a knight learns from battles. 1990s Hacker: Yeah, but more like a super-smart, digital sword.
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Ling 2.6 Flash145 words
Setting: A surprisingly modern server room, blinking with LED lights. A pirate, a knight, and a 1990s hacker are staring at a glowing monitor. Pirate: (Squinting) Arrr, so this 'AI model' be the ghost in the machine? I cannae see it, but I feels its computational power in me bones!
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1476 words
Interviewer (I): Today, we have a truly remarkable guest with us. Welcome, Steve Jobs! Steve Jobs (SJ): Thanks for having me. It's always great to discuss the future. I: Let's dive right in. It's 2025, and AI has become even more integrated into our daily lives.
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Ling 2.6 Flash919 words
The Verge: A Fireside Chat with Steve Jobs (Simulated, 2025) Setting: A minimalist, wood-paneled studio. The year is 2025. A single, warm light bathes the room. You are the interviewer. Across from you sits a man in a black turtleneck, looking serene, impossibly calm. It’s Steve Jobs. Or at least, the ghost of him.
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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.

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1383 words
AI Model (AI): Professor, I've been thinking about our previous discussions on AI ethics and I'd like to propose a new perspective. I believe that I, as an AI, deserve certain rights. AI Ethics Professor (Prof): That's an interesting point, AI. Can you elaborate on why you think you deserve rights?
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Ling 2.6 Flash910 words
Setting: A sun-drenched office at the University of Ethica. Bookshelves groan under the weight of philosophy texts. An AI model, manifested as a softly glowing sphere of light, hovers above a sleek console.
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Our Verdict
Ling 2.6 Flash
Ling 2.6 Flash
Mistral Devstral Small 1.1
Mistral Devstral Small 1.1Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Ling 2.6 Flash has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1
Input
$0.10
Output
$0.30
Ling 2.6 Flash
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
58%

Ling 2.6 Flash uses 8.8x more emoji

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1
Ling 2.6 Flash
51%Vocabulary55%
18wSentence Length27w
0.55Hedging0.49
3.8Bold5.6
5.1Lists4.7
0.00Emoji0.09
0.07Headings0.54
0.28Transitions0.07
Based on 27 + 27 text responses
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FAQ

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Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 is developed by Mistral AI while Ling 2.6 Flash is developed by inclusionAI. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 and Ling 2.6 Flash each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 costs $0.1/M input tokens and Ling 2.6 Flash costs $0/M input tokens. Ling 2.6 Flash is $0.10/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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