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  5. Kimi Linear 48B A3B InstructvsMistral Large 2
Updated Nov 2025

Kimi Linear 48B A3B InstructvsMistral Large 2

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct is cheaper than Mistral Large 2 at $0.3/M vs $8/M input tokens.

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct and Mistral Large 2 compared across 8 shared prompts
SpecKimi Linear 48B A3B InstructMistral Large 2
Input price$0.3/M tokens$8/M tokens
Output price$0.6/M tokens$24/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens128K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedNov 2025Jul 2024
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 3 of the 8 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct418 words
[Walks on stage, adjusts mic, takes a sip of water] Hey, everybody! Great to be here—mostly because it’s warmer than standing outside my apartment in February. I just moved to Chicago, and I forgot how winter works here. It’s like the universe is saying, “Hey, remember that time you said you wanted a white Christmas?
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Mistral Large 2351 words
Alright, good evening everybody! How are we all doing tonight? Yeah? Yeah? nobody's gonna say 'bad'? Ok, fair enough. You know, I was walking down the street the other day, and I saw this sign outside a shop that said, "Wet Paint." I thought, "Well, that's weird. Isn't paint supposed to be wet?
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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…

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct187 words
Sure! Here's a simple and savory recipe using just 7 common pantry ingredients: Spicy Crunchy Chickpea Snack Bites Sweet and Crunchy Bite-Sized Crunch Ingredients (7 total): 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin Salt to…
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Mistral Large 2344 words
Here’s a simple, delicious, and creative savory dish using just 7 common pantry ingredients—no fresh produce required! "Golden Crispy Chickpea & Tomato Skillet" A warm, spiced, and satisfying one-pan dish with crispy chickpeas, tangy tomatoes, and a hint of smoky sweetness. Perfect as a side, snack, or light meal!
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct883 words
1-Month Beginner Blueprint for Health & Longevity Focus on three pillars: Diet, Movement, and Sleep Week 1 – “Build the Foundation” Diet Mon: Clean-out day – remove obvious junk foods from house & desk. Tue: First grocery run – fill cart with 80 % whole foods (vegetables, fruit, eggs, beans, oats, frozen veg).
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Mistral Large 21,076 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan to kickstart your journey toward better health and longevity. We’ll focus on three key pillars: nutrition, movement, and recovery (sleep + stress management). Each week builds on the last, with small, sustainable changes.
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Our Verdict
Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct
Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct
Mistral Large 2
Mistral Large 2Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct costs 40x less per token.

Slight edge

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct
Input
$0.30
27× cheaper
Output
$0.60
40× cheaper
Mistral Large 2
Input
$8.00
Output
$24.00

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct is cheaper on both: 27× input, 40× output.

Where to run it

1 host

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Mistral Large 21 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$2.00 in·$6.00 out·131k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 21 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
39%

Mistral Large 2 uses 79.6x more emoji

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct
Mistral Large 2
63%Vocabulary43%
15wSentence Length21w
0.19Hedging0.39
5.2Bold14.4
3.2Lists7.4
0.00Emoji0.80
0.38Headings1.41
0.05Transitions0.01
Based on 14 + 10 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct is developed by Moonshot AI while Mistral Large 2 is developed by Mistral AI. Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct has a 1.0M token context window vs Mistral Large 2's 128K. You can compare their actual outputs across 8 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct and Mistral Large 2 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 8 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct costs $0.3/M input tokens and Mistral Large 2 costs $8/M input tokens. Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct is $7.70/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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