Mistral AI
Open-weight European AI models
Overview
Mistral AI is a French AI company building some of the most powerful open-weight language models available. Their models. including Mistral Large 2, Mistral Small, and Codestral for code. offer strong reasoning, coding, and multilingual capabilities. Available through Le Chat (their free chatbot) and API, Mistral prioritizes European data sovereignty and provides models that can run on-premise for full control.
Pricing Details
Free access via Le Chat for personal use. API pricing starts at $0.1/1M tokens for Mistral Small. Mistral Large at $2/$6 per 1M input/output tokens.
Latest Model
Mistral Large 2, Mistral Small, Codestral
History & Evolution
Mistral AI launched
Mistral AI became publicly available and started adoption across its core user base.
Current model/version
Mistral Large 2, Mistral Small, Codestral
AISavr profile refreshed
Pricing, features, and usage information were reviewed and updated.
How to Use Mistral AI
Visit chat.mistral.ai (Le Chat) for free conversational AI access
Sign up for an API account at console.mistral.ai
Choose a model: Small for speed, Large for quality, or Codestral for code
Use the Python or JavaScript SDK to integrate Mistral into your apps
Deploy open-weight models on your own infrastructure for full control
Fine-tune models on your proprietary data for specialized tasks
Key Features
Use Cases
Pros
- Open-weight models
- Strong performance
- European data sovereignty
- Good value
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem
- Less polished chat UI
- Fewer integrations
At a Glance
Best For
Developers and engineering teams looking to accelerate coding workflows
Free Trial
Free tier available with limited features. no credit card required
Mobile App
No dedicated mobile app. accessible via mobile browser
API Access
Full REST API available. see developer documentation for endpoints, authentication, and rate limits
Team Features
Primarily designed for individual use. check website for team options
Last Updated
2025-02
Integrations
Security & Privacy
- SOC 2 compliant
- Code stays on your machine (for desktop apps)
- Enterprise SSO available
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
Supported Languages
Available Platforms
Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
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