MiniMax M1 vs Mistral Large 4.0.8
Mistral Large 4.0.8 is cheaper on output tokens, while Mistral Large 4.0.8 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M1 or Mistral Large 4.0.8 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M1 | Mistral Large 4.0.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.55 | $0.70 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | No |
| Released | — | Oct 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1343 | — |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M1 or Mistral Large 4.0.8 cheaper?
Mistral Large 4.0.8 is cheaper on output tokens ($2.10 vs $2.20 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M1 or Mistral Large 4.0.8?
Mistral Large 4.0.8 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.