Llama 4 Scout vs Mistral Small (latest)
Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on output tokens, while Llama 4 Scout offers a larger context window. Choose Llama 4 Scout or Mistral Small (latest) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 4 Scout | Mistral Small (latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Meta | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.18 | $0.15 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.59 | $0.60 |
| Context window | 1.3M | 262K |
| Parameters | 109B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Mar 2026 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 130 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1338 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1142 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 47.5 |
FAQ
Is Llama 4 Scout or Mistral Small (latest) cheaper?
Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on output tokens ($0.59 vs $0.60 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 4 Scout or Mistral Small (latest)?
Llama 4 Scout has the larger context window (1.3M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.