Ministral 3 8B vs Magistral Small
Ministral 3 8B is cheaper on output tokens, while Ministral 3 8B offers a larger context window. Choose Ministral 3 8B or Magistral Small based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Ministral 3 8B | Magistral Small |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Mistral | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.50 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $1.50 |
| Context window | 262K | 128K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Mar 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.