Provider comparison

Mistral AI vs Perplexity

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 26+ Mistral AI models and 5+ Perplexity models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Mistral AI

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Mistral: Mistral Small 3.1 24B (free)128K$0.0000text+image->text
Mistral: Mistral Nemo131.072K$0.0200text->text
Mistral: Mistral Small 3.1 24B131.072K$0.0300text+image->text
Mistral: Mistral Small 332.768K$0.0500text->text
Mistral: Mistral Small 3.2 24B128K$0.0750text+image->text

Top 5 cheapest — Perplexity

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Perplexity: Sonar127.072K$1.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research128K$2.0000text->text
Perplexity: Sonar Reasoning Pro128K$2.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Pro200K$3.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search200K$3.0000text+image->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Mistral AI or Perplexity?

Mistral AI has 26 models. Perplexity has 5 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Mistral AI or Perplexity?

Mistral AI average: $0.55/1M. Perplexity average: $2.20/1M.

Which provider has more long-context (128K+) models?

Mistral AI: 19 models. Perplexity: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between Mistral AI and Perplexity?

Use the Mistral AI and Perplexity collection pages to browse individual models, then open a pairwise comparison from any model page.

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