Command R (08-2024) vs Mistral Small (latest)
Both have similar output pricing, while Mistral Small (latest) offers a larger context window. Choose Command R (08-2024) or Mistral Small (latest) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Command R (08-2024) | Mistral Small (latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cohere | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| Context window | 128K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Mar 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1187 | 1338 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 119 | — |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1142 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 47.5 |
FAQ
Is Command R (08-2024) or Mistral Small (latest) cheaper?
Command R (08-2024) and Mistral Small (latest) have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Command R (08-2024) or Mistral Small (latest)?
Mistral Small (latest) has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.