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Mistral Large 3 API Pricing & Cost Calculator

Mistral flagship reasoning and coding model with aggressive 2026 pricing ($0.50/M in) Need a token count first? Use the Mistral token counter.

Standard Input / 1M
$0.50
Prompt tokens
Cached Input / 1M
$0.05
Prompt caching rate
Output / 1M
$1.50
Generation completion
Context Window
256k
Max out: 16.4k
API & Developer Integration Details
generally available
API Model Stringmistral-large-2512
Provider & FamilyMistral AI (mistral)
Prompt Caching Rules1,024 min tokens (90% off)
Long-Context TiersStandard flat rate throughout full window
First-party audit timestamp: 2026-10-11 07:55 UTCOfficial Documentation

Interactive Cost & Token Simulator for Mistral Large 3

Live Calculation
Input Tokens2,500
Output Tokens800
Requests / Day5,000
Prompt Caching Ratio (50%)$0.05/M cached rate
Cost / Request$0.00189
Daily Spend (5,000 reqs)$9.4375
Monthly Run-Rate (30d)$283.13

Standard Workload Cost Scenarios

ScenarioInput TokensOutput TokensUncached CostWith Prompt Caching
Short Chat Query1,000500$0.00125$0.00080
Document Summarization10,0002,000$0.00800$0.00350
Codebase & Context Analysis100,00020,000$0.0800$0.0350
Batch Corpus Processing1,000,000100,000$0.6500$0.2000
Technical Architecture & Pricing VerificationVerified: 2026-10-11 07:55 UTC
Model ArchitectureMistral Large 3
Provider OrganizationMistral AI
Tokenizer EncodingMistral Tekken Tokenizer (131k vocabulary)
API ConnectivityMistral La Plateforme API (/v1/chat/completions) & Azure AI Studio.
Batch API 50% DiscountSupported (50% off input & output)
Tier 1 Rate Quota (Free-Tier Reference)300 RPM · 1M TPM

Tier 1 (free tier) reference limits — your account's actual quota may be higher.

Blended 3:1 Cost / 1M Tokens$0.75
Mistral flagship model with native European data sovereignty, 256k context, and $0.05/1M prompt caching.Mistral AI Official Pricing

Verified Pricing History

September 2026: $0.5/M input · $1.5/M output ($0.05/M cached)
Calibrated context window to native 256k (262,144 tokens) and cached input rate to $0.05/1M.
August 2026: $2/M input · $6/M output ($0.5/M cached)
Mistral Large 3 release.

When to Choose Mistral Large 3

Ideal for production workloads demanding flagship capabilities, deep context depth (256k tokens), and reliability from Mistral AI. Excellent when predictable tokenomics and prompt caching support are paramount.

When Another Model May Be Better

If your use-case requires sub-second streaming latency or ultra-high frequency classification at micro-cent pricing, consider lighter budget options such as Gemini Flash-Lite or Claude Haiku. For deep formal logic, consider dedicated reasoning models like o3.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mistral Large 3

How much does 1 million tokens cost with Mistral Large 3?

For Mistral Large 3, 1 million input tokens costs $0.50, while 1 million output tokens costs $1.50. If using prompt caching, repetitive input prefixes are discounted to $0.05 per million.

What is the context window for Mistral Large 3?

Mistral Large 3 features a maximum context window of 262,144 tokens (~196,608 words), with a maximum output limit of 16,384 tokens per completion.

Which tokenizer does Mistral Large 3 use?

Mistral Large 3 utilizes the Mistral Tekken Tokenizer (131k vocabulary). Token counting on TokenMath runs client-side to ensure maximum privacy.

Does Mistral Large 3 support prompt caching discounts?

Yes. Mistral Large 3 supports prompt caching with a cached input rate of $0.05/1M (saving up to 90% on repeated input context).