Mistral Small (latest) (EU) vs Step-3
Step-3 is cheaper on output tokens, while Mistral Small (latest) (EU) offers a larger context window. Choose Mistral Small (latest) (EU) or Step-3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Mistral Small (latest) (EU) | Step-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Eden AI | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.17 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.66 | $0.65 |
| Context window | 262K | 66K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Jul 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1350 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1176 |
FAQ
Is Mistral Small (latest) (EU) or Step-3 cheaper?
Step-3 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.65 vs $0.66 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Mistral Small (latest) (EU) or Step-3?
Mistral Small (latest) (EU) 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.