Ministral 3B (latest) vs PaddleOCR VL
PaddleOCR VL is cheaper on output tokens, while Ministral 3B (latest) offers a larger context window. Choose Ministral 3B (latest) or PaddleOCR VL based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Ministral 3B (latest) | PaddleOCR VL |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Mistral | Novita AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.04 | $0.02 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.04 | $0.02 |
| Context window | 131K | 16K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Oct 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 25.3 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 118 | — |
FAQ
Is Ministral 3B (latest) or PaddleOCR VL cheaper?
PaddleOCR VL is cheaper on output tokens ($0.02 vs $0.04 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Ministral 3B (latest) or PaddleOCR VL?
Ministral 3B (latest) has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.