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, Grok 4.3 ranges from $1.25 to $2.50/1M input tokens by tier; Mistral Large 2 costs $0.48/1M input tokens. This comparison covers specs, pricing, API access, capabilities, benchmarks, input and output token costs, and production fit for coding and agent workloads.
Grok 4.3 fits 8x more tokens; pick it for long-context work and Mistral Large 2 for tighter calls.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Grok 4.3 | Mistral Large 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents | multimodal apps, tool-calling agents, and provider-routed production |
| Decision fit | RAG, Agents, and Long context | Coding, RAG, and Agents |
| Context window | 1m | 128k |
| Cheapest output | $2.50/1M tokens | $2.40/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 5 tracked | 3 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 shared | 0 shared |
Decision tradeoffs
- Grok 4.3 has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Grok 4.3 has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Grok 4.3 uniquely exposes Reasoning in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Grok 4.3 for RAG, Agents, and Long context.
- Mistral Large 2 has the lower cheapest tracked output price at $2.40/1M tokens.
- Local decision data tags Mistral Large 2 for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
Grok 4.3
$1,625
Cheapest tracked route/tier: xAI Console
Mistral Large 2
$984
Cheapest tracked route/tier: AWS Bedrock
Estimated monthly gap: $641. Batch, cache, alternate speed tiers, and negotiated pricing are excluded from this local estimate.
Switch friction
- Provider overlap exists on AWS Bedrock; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Mistral Large 2 is $0.10/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Check replacement coverage for Reasoning before moving production traffic.
- Provider overlap exists on AWS Bedrock; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Grok 4.3 is $0.10/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Grok 4.3 adds Reasoning in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-05-06 | 2025-11-25 |
| Context window | 1m | 128k |
| Parameters | ~0.5T | 123B |
| Architecture | - | Decoder Only |
| License | Proprietary | Mistral License |
| Openness | Proprietary | Open weights |
| Commercial use | Commercial use: conditional | Commercial use: non-commercial |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2024-11 | 2025-07 |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Grok 4.3 | Mistral Large 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price |
| $0.48/1M tokens |
| Output price |
| $2.40/1M 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 |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark scores are currently available 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 tiered pricing: 0-200,001t is $1.25/1M input and $2.50/1M output; 200,001t+ is $2.50/1M input and $5/1M output, while Mistral Large 2 lists $0.48/1M input and $2.40/1M 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. For tiered rows, this cheapest-track view can understate interactive or fast-lane spend, so compare the tier you will actually use. Availability is 5 providers versus 3, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose Grok 4.3 when reasoning depth, larger context windows, and broader provider choice are central to the workload. Choose Mistral Large 2 when vision-heavy evaluation and lower input-token cost are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship.
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?
Grok 4.3 lists tiered pricing: 0-200,001t is $1.25/1M input and $2.50/1M output; 200,001t+ is $2.50/1M input and $5/1M output. Mistral Large 2 lists $0.48/1M input and $2.40/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. Compare the tier you will actually use; cheap async pricing can overstate savings for interactive workflows. 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 Mistral License. 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, OpenRouter, Microsoft Foundry, Vercel AI Gateway, and AWS Bedrock. Mistral Large 2 is available on 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: 2026-06-18. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.