Mistral Medium 3 Pricing
Mistral Medium 3 is a mid-tier language model from Mistral, priced at $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens.
What does Mistral Medium 3 cost in practice?
These are real-world monthly estimates based on common workload sizes. They assume a 2:1 input-to-output ratio (typical of chat + retrieval-augmented apps).
| Workload | Input / mo | Output / mo | Monthly cost | Annualized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light prototyping | 0.1M tokens | 0.1M tokens | $0.14 | $1.68 |
| Medium production | 5.0M tokens | 2.5M tokens | $7.00 | $84.00 |
| Heavy production | 50.0M tokens | 25.0M tokens | $70.00 | $840.00 |
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Mistral Medium 3 features
- Vision
- Tool Use
- Streaming
Alternatives to Mistral Medium 3
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If Mistral Medium 3 is more than you need, these mid-tier models cost less per token:
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FAQ
How much does Mistral Medium 3 cost per 1M tokens?
Mistral Medium 3 costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens.
What is Mistral Medium 3's context window?
Mistral Medium 3 supports a 128,000-token context window with a maximum output of 32,000 tokens per response.
What features does Mistral Medium 3 support?
Vision, Tool Use, Streaming.
How much does Mistral Medium 3 cost for medium production usage?
For ~5M input + 2.5M output tokens per month, Mistral Medium 3 costs approximately $7.00/mo (≈$ 84.00/yr).
What are cheaper alternatives to Mistral Medium 3?
Same-tier alternatives that cost less: Claude Haiku 4.5 , GPT-4.1 Mini , GPT-5 Mini .