MiniMax M3.1 Flash (MiniMax) vs Mistral Small (latest)
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax M3.1 Flash (MiniMax) offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash (MiniMax) 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 (MiniMax) | Mistral Small (latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | LLM Gateway | 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 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1338 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1142 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M3.1 Flash (MiniMax) or Mistral Small (latest) cheaper?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (MiniMax) and Mistral Small (latest) have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M3.1 Flash (MiniMax) or Mistral Small (latest)?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (MiniMax) 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.