Mistral Small 3

Mistral Small 3 by Mistral AI excels in the Coding category, where it ranks #227 with a composite score of 60/100. Mistral Small 3 is a 24B-parameter language model optimized for low-latency performance across common AI tasks. Released under the Apache 2.0 license, it features both pre-trained and instruction-tuned versions designed for efficient local deployment. The model achieves 81% accuracy on the MMLU benchmark and performs competitively with larger models like Llama 3.3 70B and Qwen 32B, while operating at three times the speed on equivalent hardware. [Read the blog post about the model here.](https://mistral.ai/news/mistral-small-3/) It is particularly strong in areas highlighted by its top benchmark performance and adoption metrics, making it suitable for both individual developers and enterprise teams looking for a reliable coding solution.

Mistral Small 3 is priced at $0.05 per million input tokens and $0.08 per million output tokens (USD). Contact the provider for volume discounts and enterprise pricing. Pricing is competitive within the coding category and reflects the model's quality-to-cost ratio.

In the Coding category, Mistral Small 3 holds rank #227 out of 6 models tracked. Its quality rank is #227 and adoption rank is #227. You can use our comparison tool at /compare to see detailed side-by-side metrics with specific alternatives. Key differentiators include its composite scoring across benchmarks, community sentiment, and real-world adoption rates.

Mistral Small 3 has been evaluated across 5 different signals. Its strongest areas include Capabilities (50/100), Pricing (0/100), Context Window (72/100). These scores are derived from industry-standard benchmarks, community ratings, and real-world performance metrics. The composite score of 60/100 reflects a weighted combination of all tracked signals.

Mistral Small 3 is a paid model, though some providers may offer trial credits or limited free tiers for evaluation. Check Mistral AI's website for current free tier availability and promotional offers.