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Model comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026

Gemini 3.8 Flash vs Mistral Large 4

Mistral Large 4 is about 1.1× cheaper on input ($0.68 against $0.75 per 1M tokens) and on output. Both have a 1.05M-token context window. For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $675 a month for Gemini 3.8 Flash and $494 for Mistral Large 4.

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Model A

Gemini 3.8 Flash

by Google · weights not marked open · GRIDD5

Input / 1M
$0.75
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
10 Oct 2026
Output / 1M$3.75
Context1.05M
vs

Model B

Mistral Large 4

by Mistral AI · weights not marked open · GRIDD5

Input / 1M
$0.68
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
10 Oct 2026
Output / 1M$2.09
Context1.05M

Key numbers

Standard tier · highlighted = better

Gemini 3.8 Flash
Mistral Large 4
Input / 1M tokens
$0.75
$0.68
Output / 1M tokens
$3.75
$2.09
Batch input / output
$0.38 / $1.88
Not listed
Context window
1,048,576
1,048,576
Input types
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Weights
Not marked open
Not marked open
Tiers listed
batch, standard
standard
Prices checked
2026-10-10
2026-10-10

What it costs for real workloads

Monthly, standard tier, 30 days

Support chatbot10k chats/day · 1.5k in, 300 out
$675/mo
$494/mo
RAG over documents2k queries/day · 12k in, 500 out
$653/mo
$552/mo
Coding agent300 tasks/day · 60k in, 8k out
$675/mo
$518/mo

Gemini 3.8 Flash   Mistral Large 4 · Derived from the standard-tier prices above, input and output tokens per request as stated, 30 days. Excludes caching discounts and batch. Try your own numbers.

On the atlas

Price band (A–H) × context band (1–6)

Same square. Gemini 3.8 Flash and Mistral Large 4 share D5.

Same square as Gemini 3.8 Flash: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash ($0.30), Gemini 2.5 Flash ($0.30), Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite ($0.30). Open D5

AFreeB<$0.10C$0.10–0.30D$0.30–1E$1–3F$3–10G$10–30H$30+1<32K232–128K3128–256K4256K–1M51M6>1MINPUT PRICE PER 1M TOKENS →CONTEXT WINDOW ↑ · position within a square follows the real valueGemini 3.6 Flash · D5Gemini 3.7 Flash · D5MiniMax M1 · D5Gemini 3 Flash Preview · D5Nemotron 3 Ultra (free) · D5Gemini 3.8 FlashGemini 3.8 FlashMistral Large 4Mistral Large 4
Gemini 3.8 FlashMistral Large 4Nearest neighboursOpen weights
View the map as a table (1 squares)
SquarePrice bandContext bandModels
GRIDD5$0.30–11MGemini 3.8 Flash, Mistral Large 4, Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.7 Flash, MiniMax M1, Gemini 3 Flash Preview, Nemotron 3 Ultra (free)

Capabilities side by side

Only what our records list

Gemini 3.8 Flash
Mistral Large 4
Vision input
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Audio input
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Open weights
Not marked open
Not marked open
Batch tier
Supported
Not listed
Free tier
Not listed
Not listed
Thinking tier
Not listed
Not listed

Neither record lists input types, so we do not claim any.

Which should you choose?

Editorial

Choose Gemini 3.8 Flash if…

  • work can wait: it lists a batch tier and the other does not

Choose Mistral Large 4 if…

  • you pay by the token: it costs $0.68 per 1M input against $0.75
  • output dominates your bill: $2.09 per 1M output against $3.75

Each reason is a fact from the tables above. Picking between them is our judgement, and we do not benchmark quality: price and context are what we can measure, so test both on your own prompts before you commit.

Questions

Is Gemini 3.8 Flash better than Mistral Large 4?
We do not benchmark quality, so we cannot say. On the recorded numbers: Mistral Large 4 is about 1.1× cheaper on input ($0.68 against $0.75 per 1M tokens) and on output. Both have a 1.05M-token context window. For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $675 a month for Gemini 3.8 Flash and $494 for Mistral Large 4. Which is better for you depends on your task; test both on your own prompts.
Which is cheaper, Gemini 3.8 Flash or Mistral Large 4?
Mistral Large 4: $0.68 against $0.75 per 1M input tokens, and $2.09 against $3.75 per 1M output, on standard pricing.
How much does each cost per 1M tokens?
Gemini 3.8 Flash: $0.75 input and $3.75 output. Mistral Large 4: $0.68 input and $2.09 output. Standard tier, USD.
Which has the larger context window?
Neither: both have 1,048,576 tokens.
Do both offer batch pricing?
Gemini 3.8 Flash lists a batch tier, at 50% of its standard price. Mistral Large 4 lists no batch tier.
Can both read images or audio?
Input types recorded for Gemini 3.8 Flash: none recorded. For Mistral Large 4: none recorded. Where a record lists none we say so rather than guess; check each vendor's documentation before relying on a capability.
Is either model open-weight?
Gemini 3.8 Flash: not marked open-weight in our records. Mistral Large 4: not marked open-weight in our records.
What would each cost for a support chatbot?
At 10,000 chats a day, 1,500 input and 300 output tokens each, 30 days, standard tier: about $675 a month for Gemini 3.8 Flash and $494 for Mistral Large 4. This is our calculation from the listed prices, not a quote.

About the two models

Gemini 3.8 Flash

By Google. $0.75 input and $3.75 output per 1M tokens, 1.05M context, atlas square D5. Tiers listed: batch, standard.

Full specs & pricing →

Mistral Large 4

By Mistral AI. $0.68 input and $2.09 output per 1M tokens, 1.05M context, atlas square D5. Tiers listed: standard.

Full specs & pricing →

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