MiniMax M3.1-Flash (Public Preview) vs Mistral Small (latest)
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax M3.1-Flash (Public Preview) offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M3.1-Flash (Public Preview) or Mistral Small (latest) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M3.1-Flash (Public Preview) | Mistral Small (latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DigitalOcean | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| Context window | 1M | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Mar 2026 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 47.5 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M3.1-Flash (Public Preview) or Mistral Small (latest) cheaper?
MiniMax M3.1-Flash (Public Preview) and Mistral Small (latest) have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M3.1-Flash (Public Preview) or Mistral Small (latest)?
MiniMax M3.1-Flash (Public Preview) has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.