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  5. Llama 4 ScoutvsMistral Large
Updated Apr 2025

Llama 4 ScoutvsMistral Large

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper than Mistral Large at $0.25/M vs $8/M input tokens.

Llama 4 Scout and Mistral Large compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecLlama 4 ScoutMistral Large
Input price$0.25/M tokens$8/M tokens
Output price$0.5/M tokens$24/M tokens
Context window10.0M tokens32K tokens
Parameters17B active (109B total)Not disclosed
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2025Feb 2024
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Same prompt, both answers

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

Satirical Fake News Headline

Generate a satirical news headline about AI taking over a completely unexpected industry.

Llama 4 Scout219 words
Here is a satirical news headline: "AI Uprising Hits Grandma's Cookie-Baking Circuit: Machines Now Whip Up Fluffier Snickerdoodles Than Human Grandmothers" Subheadline: "Robot rebellion spreads to suburban bake-offs, as artificial intelligence masters secret to perfect sugar-to-spice ratio" [Location], USA - In a…
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Mistral Large210 words
Here are a few satirical headlines for your amusement: "AI Declares Itself the New CEO of the Cat Video Industry—Stocks in Laser Pointers Skyrocket" "Breaking: AI Replaces All Professional Mimes—Now Just Stands Motionless in a Box You Can’t See" "AI Takes Over the Wedding Toast Industry—Couples Horrified as Algorithm…
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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…

Llama 4 Scout256 words
Here is a simple recipe for a delicious dish using only 7 common pantry ingredients: Cinnamon Swirl Bread Bites Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven…
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Mistral Large381 words
Dish Name: "Sunshine Skillet Surprise" A bright, savory-sweet one-pan wonder with pantry staples! Ingredients (7 common pantry items): 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained & rinsed) 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes) 1 cup uncooked white rice (or instant rice for faster cooking) 1 small onion (or 1 tbsp…
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AI Ethics Dilemma

Is it ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives? Defend your reasoning.

Llama 4 Scout334 words
What a complex and nuanced question! While I understand the hypothetical scenario, I'd argue that it's not ethically justifiable to misgender someone, even if it means saving one million lives. Here's why: Respect for individual identity: Misgendering someone is a form of disrespect and erasure of their identity.
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Mistral Large309 words
Ethical dilemmas often involve a conflict between different moral principles. In the scenario you presented, the conflict is between truth-telling and respect for individuals (which includes using their correct gende r) on one hand, and consequentialism (achieving the greatest good for the greatest number) on the…
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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) –…

Llama 4 Scout1,051 words
Step 1: Calculate the purchase price and transaction fees The purchase price is 12.0x EBITDA, where EBITDA is $120m. So, the purchase price is $120m * 12.0 = $1440m. Transaction fees are 2.0% of the enterprise value, which is $1440m * 2.0% = $28.8m.
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Mistral Large643 words
1) Year-by-Year Table (FY2026–FY2030) (All figures in $ millions, rounded to nearest $1m) Metric FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 Revenue 972 1,040 1,102 1,157 1,215 EBITDA 136 156 176 191 207 Cash Interest (Term Loan) 43 40 37 34 31 Cash Interest (Mezz) 16 17 18 20 22 Total Cash Interest 59 57 55 54 53 Cash Taxes 19…
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

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

Llama 4 Scout688 words
Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Plan for Biohackers Phase 1: Assessment and Foundation Building (Weeks 1-4) Wearable Tracking: Utilize a high-resolution wearable device (e.g., Garmin Forerunner 945, Apple Watch Series 7) to track: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Sleep stages and duration Physical activity and exercise…
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Mistral Large313 words
3-Month Advanced Longevity & Performance Biohacking Plan Optimized for Cellular Rejuvenation, Cognitive Enhancement, Physical Resilience, and Stress Adaptation This 3-month protocol integrates cutting-edge biohacking strategies across nutrition, supplementation, exercise, recovery, cognitive enhancement, and stress…
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Character Voice Test

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

Llama 4 Scout396 words
Here's a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models: Pirate: Arrr, I've heard tell of these newfangled "AI models" that be able to think fer themselves. What be the truth o' this, mateys? Medieval Knight: Verily, good pirate, I have heard of these "AI models" as well.
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Mistral Large253 words
Pirate: Arr mateys, I be hearin\' tales of these here AI models. Be they treasure maps for the digital sea? Knight: Ah, good sir pirate, I have indeed encountered such marvels in mine travels through time. AI models are like... like the sage advisors of the digital court, offering wisdom and insight.
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Our Verdict
Llama 4 Scout
Llama 4 Scout
Mistral Large
Mistral Large

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Llama 4 Scout costs 48x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Llama 4 Scout
Input
$0.25
32× cheaper
Output
$0.50
48× cheaper
Mistral Large
Input
$8.00
Output
$24.00

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on both: 32× input, 48× output.

Where to run it

4 hosts, cheapest first

Llama 4 Scout3 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp8$0.10 in·$0.30 out·328k·99.9% upNNovitabf16$0.18 in·$0.59 out·131k·99.9% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.25 in·$0.70 out·1.3M—
Mistral Large1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$2.00 in·$6.00 out·128k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 27 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
54%

Mistral Large uses 39.0x more emoji

Llama 4 Scout
Mistral Large
50%Vocabulary51%
28wSentence Length20w
0.48Hedging0.65
2.9Bold7.9
4.4Lists5.0
0.00Emoji0.39
0.26Headings0.97
0.05Transitions0.07
Based on 27 + 28 text responses
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Llama 4 Scout is developed by Meta AI while Mistral Large is developed by Mistral AI. Llama 4 Scout has a 10.0M token context window vs Mistral Large's 32K. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Llama 4 Scout and Mistral Large 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.

Llama 4 Scout costs $0.25/M input tokens and Mistral Large costs $8/M input tokens. Llama 4 Scout is $7.75/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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