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Updated Mar 2026

Mistral LargevsMistral Small 4

Mistral Small 4 is cheaper than Mistral Large at $0.15/M vs $8/M input tokens.

Mistral Large and Mistral Small 4 compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecMistral LargeMistral Small 4
Input price$8/M tokens$0.15/M tokens
Output price$24/M tokens$0.6/M tokens
Context window32K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedFeb 2024Mar 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Character Voice Test

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

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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Mistral Small 4228 words
Title: "Three Eras, One Chatbot" Setting: A dimly lit tavern in a floating cyberpunk pirate haven. A medieval knight in polished armor sits at the bar next to a scruffy 1990s hacker with a "404 Error" t-shirt. A cybernetic parrot squawks in the corner. A holographic AI assistant flickers to life between them.
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Satirical Fake News Headline

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

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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Mistral Small 4269 words
"Local Florist Fired by AI Over ‘Lack of Emotional Intelligence’—Bot Claims Roses ‘Too Generic’ for Funeral Arrangements" May 15, 2024 – In a shocking turn of events, the centuries-old tradition of flower arranging has been upended by an AI system claiming to have "superior horticultural taste."
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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 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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Mistral Small 4150 words
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)…
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

Mistral Large1,349 words
Michelin 3-Star Dish: *"Ocean’s Whisper & Earth’s Embrace" A symphony of contradictions—briny depths meet terranean warmth, where the ephemeral meets the eternal. Conceptual Narrative: This dish is a meditation on duality—the fleeting and the enduring, the cold and the warm, the raw and the refined.
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Mistral Small 4960 words
Dish Title: "Echoes of the Abyss" Concept: A multi-sensory ode to deep-sea hydrothermal vents, where hyperthermophilic organisms thrive in extreme conditions. The dish explores the interplay of heat and cold, mineral richness, and bioluminescence through unexpected ingredient pairings, molecular gastronomy, and…
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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.

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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Mistral Small 41,017 words
The question of whether it is ethically justifiable to misgender someone to save one million lives is a complex moral dilemma that requires balancing competing ethical principles. Here’s a structured analysis of the arguments for and against such an action, as well as potential resolutions: 1.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Mistral Large526 words
"Modern Life: A Survival Guide" (3-Minute Stand-Up Routine) INTRO: Hey, how’s everybody doing? Good? Great. Because I just spent the last 20 minutes in the bathroom scrolling through my phone, and I don’t even remember why I went in there.
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Mistral Small 4576 words
Stand-Up Comedy Routine: "The Struggle of Being an Adult" (Lights up. Comedian walks on stage, mic in hand, casual vibe.) Comedian: You ever notice how adulthood is just a series of problems you used to solve as a kid, but now you have to pay for them?
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Our Verdict
Mistral Large
Mistral Large
Mistral Small 4
Mistral Small 4

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

Mistral Small 4 costs 40x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Mistral Large
Input
$8.00
Output
$24.00
Mistral Small 4
Input
$0.15
53× cheaper
Output
$0.60
40× cheaper

Mistral Small 4 is cheaper on both: 53× input, 40× output.

Where to run it

3 hosts, cheapest first

Mistral Large1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$2.00 in·$6.00 out·128k·100% up
Mistral Small 42 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$0.15 in·$0.60 out·262k·100% upVVenicefp8$0.19 in·$0.75 out·256k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
92%

Mistral Large uses 2.0x more emoji

Mistral Large
Mistral Small 4
51%Vocabulary50%
20wSentence Length18w
0.65Hedging0.58
7.9Bold9.0
5.0Lists5.6
0.39Emoji0.19
0.97Headings1.10
0.07Transitions0.12
Based on 28 + 23 text responses
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