Grok 4.3 vs Mistral Large 2
Grok 4.3 (2026) and Mistral Large 2 (2025) are frontier reasoning models from xAI and MistralAI. Grok 4.3 ships a 1M-token context window, while Mistral Large 2 ships a 128K-token context window. On pricing, Mistral Large 2 costs $0.48/1M input tokens versus $1.25/1M for the alternative. This comparison covers specs, pricing, capabilities, benchmarks, provider availability, and production fit. It focuses on practical selection signals rather than broad model-family marketing.
Mistral Large 2 is ~160% cheaper at $0.48/1M; pay for Grok 4.3 only for reasoning depth.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-04-30 | 2025-11-25 |
| Context window | 1M | 128K |
| Parameters | ~0.5T | 123B |
| Architecture | - | decoder only |
| License | Proprietary | True |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | 2025-07 |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Grok 4.3 | Mistral Large 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $1.25/1M tokens | $0.48/1M tokens |
| Output price | $2.5/1M tokens | $2.4/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | Grok 4.3 | Mistral Large 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | No |
| Function calling | Yes | Yes |
| Tool use | Yes | Yes |
| Structured outputs | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint differs most on reasoning mode: Grok 4.3. Both models share vision, multimodal input, function calling, and tool use, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
For cost, Grok 4.3 lists $1.25/1M input and $2.5/1M output tokens, while Mistral Large 2 lists $0.48/1M input and $2.4/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. A 70/30 input-output blend puts Mistral Large 2 lower by about $0.57 per million blended tokens. Availability is 2 providers versus 4, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose Grok 4.3 when reasoning depth and larger context windows are central to the workload. Choose Mistral Large 2 when vision-heavy evaluation, lower input-token cost, and broader provider choice are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship. This keeps the decision grounded in measurable tradeoffs instead of brand-level assumptions. It also helps separate model capability from provider packaging, which can change cost and latency.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, Grok 4.3 or Mistral Large 2?
Grok 4.3 supports 1M tokens, while Mistral Large 2 supports 128K tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Which is cheaper, Grok 4.3 or Mistral Large 2?
Mistral Large 2 is cheaper on tracked token pricing. Grok 4.3 costs $1.25/1M input and $2.5/1M output tokens. Mistral Large 2 costs $0.48/1M input and $2.4/1M output tokens. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is Grok 4.3 or Mistral Large 2 open source?
Grok 4.3 is listed under Proprietary. Mistral Large 2 is listed under True. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, Grok 4.3 or Mistral Large 2?
Both Grok 4.3 and Mistral Large 2 expose vision. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Which is better for multimodal input, Grok 4.3 or Mistral Large 2?
Both Grok 4.3 and Mistral Large 2 expose multimodal input. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface.
Where can I run Grok 4.3 and Mistral Large 2?
Grok 4.3 is available on xAI Console and OpenRouter. Mistral Large 2 is available on OpenRouter, IBM watsonx, AWS Bedrock, and Mistral AI Studio. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-11. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.