Mistral Small
Mistral's small, low cost model.
Mistral, chat. Checked 30 October 2026.
Where to use it through an API
Mistralmistral-small-latestFree key
The maker publishes its own benchmarks and limits on its model page.
How it compares
The models just above and below it on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index.
| Model | Index | Context | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 12 | 262K | 158/s |
| Command A+ | 6 | 192K | 158/s |
| Nemotron 3.5 Lightning | 6 | 1M | 293/s |
| Mistral Small | 4 | 256K | 177/s |
Use Mistral Small with every other AI at once
Put Mistral Small in one panel and ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any of 300+ models in the others. One message goes to all of them, answers arrive side by side, and test mode times them and hides the names so you judge fairly. Pro is free with a follow on X, and you use your own keys.
Questions
Is there a free Mistral Small API?
Yes, within limits: Mistral give free keys that reach Mistral Small.
What is the Mistral Small model id?
Mistral: mistral-small-latest.
How does Mistral Small score?
4 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, checked 30 October 2026.
Can I use Mistral Small with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini at the same time?
Yes. MultiScreenAI puts Mistral Small in one panel and other models in the others, sends one message to all of them and shows the answers side by side.