Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 10 Oct 2026
Mistral Large 3 2512 alternatives: 15 models in or near grid E4
The closest model to Mistral Large 3 2512 on the atlas is GPT-5, in the same square, at $1.25 per 1M input tokens against Mistral Large 3 2512’s . 12 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B at $0.30. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDE410 modelsGPT-5, GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1-Codex and 7 more
Mistral Large 3 2512Its 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (3 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDD4 | $0.30–1 | 256K–1M | Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B, Qwen3.6 27B, Devstral 2 2512, Qwen3.5 397B A17B |
| GRIDE3 | $1–3 | 128–256K | Claude Haiku 4.5 |
| GRIDE4 | $1–3 | 256K–1M | Mistral Large 3 2512, GPT-5, GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1-Codex, Mistral Medium 3.5, GPT-5.2, GPT-5.2-Codex, GPT-5.3-Codex, Grok 4.5, Grok 4.6, Grok 4.7 |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs Mistral Large 3 2512 | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Mistral Large 3 2512Mistral AI · the model you’re replacing | GRIDE4 | Baseline | $2.00 | — | $6.00 | 262K | |
| 1 | GPT-5OpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same square, 38% cheaper input, 1.5× the context | $1.25 | −37% | $10.00 | 400K | |
| 2 | GPT-5.1OpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same square, 38% cheaper input, 1.5× the context | $1.25 | −37% | $10.00 | 400K | |
| 3 | GPT-5.1-CodexOpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same square, 38% cheaper input, 1.5× the context | $1.25 | −37% | $10.00 | 400K | |
| 4 | Mistral Medium 3.5Mistral AI | GRIDE4 | Same maker, same square, 25% cheaper input | $1.50 | −25% | $7.50 | 262K | |
| 5 | GPT-5.2OpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same square, 13% cheaper input, 1.5× the context | $1.75 | −12% | $14.00 | 400K | Compare → |
| 6 | GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same square, 13% cheaper input, 1.5× the context | $1.75 | −12% | $14.00 | 400K | Compare → |
| 7 | GPT-5.3-CodexOpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same square, 13% cheaper input, 1.5× the context | $1.75 | −12% | $14.00 | 400K | Compare → |
| 8 | Grok 4.5xAI | GRIDE4 | Same square, same input price, 1.9× the context | $2.00 | same | $6.00 | 500K | Compare → |
| 9 | Grok 4.6xAI | GRIDE4 | Same square, same input price, 1.9× the context | $2.00 | same | $6.00 | 500K | Compare → |
| 10 | Grok 4.7xAI | GRIDE4 | Same square, same input price, 1.9× the context | $2.00 | same | $6.00 | 500K | Compare → |
| 11 | Qwen3 Coder 480B A35BQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD4 | Neighbouring square D4, 85% cheaper input | $0.30 | −85% | $1.00 | 262K | |
| 12 | Qwen3.6 27BQwen (Alibaba) · open weights | GRIDD4 | Neighbouring square D4, 84% cheaper input, open weights | $0.32 | −84% | $3.20 | 262K | |
| 13 | Devstral 2 2512Mistral AI | GRIDD4 | Same maker, neighbouring square D4, 80% cheaper input | $0.40 | −80% | $2.00 | 262K | |
| 14 | Qwen3.5 397B A17BQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDD4 | Neighbouring square D4, 73% cheaper input | $0.55 | −72% | $3.50 | 262K | |
| 15 | Claude Haiku 4.5Anthropic | GRIDE3 | Neighbouring square E3, 50% cheaper input | $1.00 | −50% | $5.00 | 200K |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5OpenAI | $1.25 | 400K | |
| GPT-5.1OpenAI | $1.25 | 400K | |
| GPT-5.1-CodexOpenAI | $1.25 | 400K | |
| GPT-5.2OpenAI | $1.75 | 400K | Compare |
| GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI | $1.75 | 400K | Compare |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare Mistral Large 3 2512 head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to Mistral Large 3 2512?
GPT-5 ranks first: same square, 38% cheaper input, 1.5× the context. Input is $1.25 per 1M tokens against $2.00 for Mistral Large 3 2512. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to Mistral Large 3 2512?
Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B at $0.30 per 1M input tokens, 85% less than Mistral Large 3 2512, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to Mistral Large 3 2512?
Yes, 1 of the 15: Qwen3.6 27B.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
Grok 4.5, Grok 4.6, Grok 4.7, GPT-5 and 5 more hold more than Mistral Large 3 2512's 262K; the largest is Grok 4.5 at 500K.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from Mistral Large 3 2512's square E4: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what Mistral Large 3 2512 does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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