Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite vs Magistral Small
Both have similar output pricing, while Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite offers a larger context window. Choose Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Magistral Small based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | Magistral Small |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Mistral | |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $0.50 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| Context window | 1M | 128K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | May 2026 | Mar 2025 |
| LiveBench score | 62.1 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 81.8 | 56.1 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 144 | — |
FAQ
Is Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Magistral Small cheaper?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and Magistral Small have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Magistral Small?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.