Grok 4 Fast >128k vs Mistral Medium 3
Side-by-side comparison of pricing and capabilities
Grok 4 Fast >128k
Mistral Medium 3
Input Price Comparison
| Attribute | Grok 4 Fast >128k | Mistral Medium 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | Mistral AI |
| Input Price | $0.4 /1M tokens | $0.4 /1M tokens |
| Output Price | $1 /1M tokens | $2 /1M tokens |
| Cached Input | $0.050 /1M tokens | $0.040 /1M tokens |
| Context Window | 1.0M | 131K |
| Type | chat | chat |
| Status | current | current |
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Grok 4 Fast >128k | Mistral Medium 3 |
|---|---|---|
| coding | ||
| reasoning | ||
| multilingual |
Which should you choose?
Budget-conscious: Grok 4 Fast >128k is 0% cheaper on input tokens ($0.4 vs $0.4 per 1M tokens). Both models have the same input price.
Context-heavy tasks: Grok 4 Fast >128k offers a larger context window (1.0M vs 131K), making it better for long documents or conversations.
Capability fit: Grok 4 Fast >128k supports 1 capabilities (coding), while Mistral Medium 3 supports 3 (coding, reasoning, multilingual).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Grok 4 Fast >128k or Mistral Medium 3?
Grok 4 Fast >128k costs $0.4/1M input vs Mistral Medium 3 at $0.4/1M input. Grok 4 Fast >128k is 0% cheaper on input tokens.
How do output prices compare between Grok 4 Fast >128k and Mistral Medium 3?
Grok 4 Fast >128k output: $1/1M, Mistral Medium 3 output: $2/1M. Grok 4 Fast >128k is more economical for generation-heavy workloads.
What is Grok 4 Fast >128k best used for?
Grok 4 Fast >128k is best for budget-conscious applications, high-volume chatbots, and tasks where cost efficiency is the primary concern.
What is Mistral Medium 3 best used for?
Mistral Medium 3 is suited for complex reasoning, analysis, and tasks that benefit from its coding and reasoning capabilities.