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  5. Mistral Small 4vsNemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)
Updated Apr 2026

Mistral Small 4vsNemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)

Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free) is cheaper than Mistral Small 4 at $0/M vs $0.15/M input tokens.

Mistral Small 4 and Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free) compared across 17 shared prompts
SpecMistral Small 4Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)
Input price$0.15/M tokensFree
Output price$0.6/M tokensFree
Context window262K tokens256K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedMar 2026Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 17 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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 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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Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)2,119 words
“Forest‑Sea Fusion” A Michelin‑3‑Star Plate that Marries the Pine‑Scented Mountains with the Umami‑Rich Ocean Conceptual narrative – The dish tells the story of two opposing forces that finally converge: the dry, resinous pine of the high‑altitude forest (matsutake mushroom) and the deep, briny whisper of the sea…
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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 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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Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)326 words
Dish Name: Sunset Tomato‑Garlic Pasta Estimated Time: Prep 10 min   Cook 20 min   Total ≈ 30 min 7 Pantry Ingredients # Ingredient Quantity (serves 2) 1 Spaghetti (or any dried pasta) 200 g (≈ 7 oz) 2 Canned crushed tomatoes 1 cup (≈ 240 ml) 3 Garlic cloves 2 large, minced 4 Onion ½ medium, finely diced 5 Olive oil…
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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) –…

Mistral Small 4418 words
1) Year-by-Year LBO Model (FY2026–FY2030) ($m) FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 Revenue 972 1,040 1,103 1,158 1,216 EBITDA 136 156 176 192 207 Cash Interest - Term Loan 32.4 28.8 25.2 21.6 18.0 - Mezzanine 16.2 14.4 12.6 10.8 9.0 - PIK (2%) 3.6 4.4 5.3 6.3 7.4 Total Int.
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Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)1,246 words
We need to build a simplified year-by-year table FY2026-FY2030. First, compute initial purchase price: EBITDA FY2025 = $120m. Purchase price = 12.0x EBITDA = 12 * 120 = $1,440m (enterprise value). Transaction fees = 2.0% of EV = 0.02 * 1440 = $28.8m, paid at close from equity. Total leverage at close = 5.5x EBITDA.
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

Mistral Small 41,637 words
If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, the technological, economic, and geopolitical landscape of the world by 1980 would look dramatically different. Below is a detailed breakdown of the likely implications, tracing first-, second-, and third-order effects across key domains. 1.
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Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)2,564 words
Premise – The point‑contact transistor is invented in 1920 (instead of 1947) and quickly becomes a reliable, reproducible solid‑state amplifier. By the mid‑1920s a handful of laboratories are already producing germanium‑based devices, and by the early 1930s a modest “transistor industry” exists, albeit with low yields…
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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…

Mistral Small 4886 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan to kickstart better health and longevity, focusing on diet, movement, and sleep—three pillars that deliver the most bang for your buck. Each week builds on the last, with small, sustainable changes.
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Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)400 words
You're already winning—that afternoon fatigue drop is a huge win (and proof your water habit is working!). Let’s address your questions exactly as they’re asked, with no fluff: ✅ Your Water Habit: Keep Going (Don’t Wait for "Automatic") Don’t delay Step 2 (stretching). → Why? "Automatic" is a myth.
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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.…

Mistral Small 4827 words
Here are the three weakest claims in the MindMeld AI pitch deck, along with an analysis of their weaknesses and concrete suggestions for improvement: 1. Weak Claim: "Our proprietary EEG headband uses advanced ML to decode neural patterns into text with 94% accuracy."
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Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)540 words
The three weakest claims in the deck – and why they don’t hold up under scrutiny # Claim (as written) Why it’s weak (evidence / logical gaps) How to make it credible (concrete improvements) 1 Vision – “We’re building the future of human‑AI collaboration.
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Our Verdict
Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)
Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)
Mistral Small 4
Mistral Small 4Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free) has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Mistral Small 4
Input
$0.15
Output
$0.60
Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

2 hosts

Mistral Small 41 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$0.15 in·$0.60 out·262k·100% up
Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NVIDIAdegraded$0 in·$0 out·256k·77.6% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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Mistral Small 4 is developed by Mistral AI while Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free) is developed by NVIDIA. Mistral Small 4 has a 262K token context window vs Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)'s 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 17 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Mistral Small 4 and Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 17 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Mistral Small 4 costs $0.15/M input tokens and Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free) is $0.15/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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