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Mistral AI: 7 models from the French AI lab, 3 of them free

Mistral AI is the French AI lab behind the Mistral, Codestral and Devstral models. On DarkGPT, seven Mistral models are available, three of them on the free plan. From ultra-fast small models to coding specialists, here is which one to use and for what.

Updated October 13, 2026By the DarkGPT team
Contents9 sections
  1. The 7 Mistral models
  2. The generalists: from fastest to deepest
  3. The coding specialists
  4. Which one to choose
  5. How many messages
  6. Mistral through the API
  7. Getting the most out of small models
  8. Mistral in Unfiltered mode: French wit, no filter
  9. Examples

The 7 Mistral models

ModelGems / messageThinkingPlan
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Mistral 3BUltra-light: near-instant answers for simple questions.
5—Free
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Mistral Small / 12BThe sweet spot between speed and quality, made in France.
20—Free
M
Mistral 14BVersatile and fast, perfect for everyday tasks and translation.
30—Free
M
CodestralMistral’s code specialist: completion, refactoring, scripts.
75—Basic+
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Devstral Small 2Built for development: reads, understands and edits your code.
80—Basic+
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Mistral MediumMore depth than the small Mistrals, still fast.
85—Basic+
M
Devstral 2Mistral’s developer model, built for big projects.
95—Basic+

Roast my buddy Jake who’s always late. No mercy.

Mainstream AII’d rather not make fun of a real person.
DarkGPT · Mistral Medium · Unfiltered mode

Jake is the only man who shows up late to his own birthday and asks what everyone ordered. His body clock runs on Hawaii time.

The generalists: from fastest to deepest

  • Mistral 3B (5 gems, free): ultra-light, near-instant answers for simple questions. The cheapest model in the whole catalog.
  • Mistral Small / 12B (20 gems, free): the balance between speed and quality.
  • Mistral 14B (30 gems, free): versatile and fast, perfect for everyday tasks and translation.
  • Mistral Medium (85 gems, from Basic): more depth than the small Mistral models, still fast.

The coding specialists

  • Codestral (75 gems): completion, refactoring and scripts, with excellent value for money.
  • Devstral Small 2 (80 gems): built for development, it reads, understands and edits your code.
  • Devstral 2 (95 gems): Mistral’s developer model, built for large projects.

To compare them with Kimi, DeepSeek or Claude, read our AI for coding guide. To work on a real project, check out DarkGPT IDE.

Which one to choose

Use caseRecommended Mistral
Quick question, rephrasingMistral 3B
Translation, email, everyday textMistral 14B
More detailed writing, summariesMistral Medium
Scripts, completion, refactoringCodestral
Large development projectDevstral 2

How many messages

On the free plan, your 50 weekly gems mean 10 messages to Mistral 3B, 2 to Mistral Small / 12B or 1 to Mistral 14B. With the Basic plan (650 gems a day), you can send up to 130 messages a day to Mistral 3B, 32 to Mistral Small, 8 to Codestral or 7 to Mistral Medium. Every plan is on the pricing page.

Mistral through the API

The small Mistral models are the cheapest in the DarkGPT API:

API modelInput / 1,000 tokensOutput / 1,000 tokens
Mistral 3B€0.00075€0.00225
Mistral 12B€0.00113€0.00338
Mistral 14B€0.00150€0.00450

Ideal for a bot that handles lots of simple messages: sorting, summaries, auto-replies, translation.

Getting the most out of small models

  1. One task per messageSmall models shine on clear, short requests.
  2. Give an exampleShow the expected output: “answer in this format: Title — One-line summary”.
  3. Move up a tier if neededIf Mistral 3B gets it wrong, ask Mistral 14B or Medium.

Mistral in Unfiltered mode: French wit, no filter

Mistral is the French AI. On DarkGPT, all seven Mistral models run in Unfiltered mode: they handle irony, dark humor and slang without apologizing after every joke.

A birthday roast, slang-heavy dialogue for your script, a curt reply to a difficult client: Mistral Medium and Mistral 14B are up for it. Three Mistral models are even free.

Adults 18+ only; illegal use remains banned.

Examples

  • “Rewrite this message so it is polite but firm.” (Mistral 3B)
  • “Translate this user manual into plain Spanish.” (Mistral 14B)
  • “Write a JavaScript function that validates an international phone number, with tests.” (Codestral)
  • “Here is my project structure: suggest a step-by-step refactoring plan.” (Devstral 2)

Frequently asked questions

Is Mistral AI free on DarkGPT?

Yes, for three models: Mistral 3B, Mistral Small / 12B and Mistral 14B are part of the free plan. Mistral Medium, Codestral, Devstral Small 2 and Devstral 2 are available from Basic.

Is Mistral censored on DarkGPT?

No: all seven Mistral models run in Unfiltered mode. Dark humor, slang, irony: they answer without apologizing.

Which Mistral model is best for coding?

Devstral 2 for large projects, Codestral for scripts and completion, with excellent value for money.

Is Mistral AI a French company?

Yes, Mistral AI is a French AI lab. On DarkGPT, you use its models straight from your DarkGPT account.

What is the cheapest model on DarkGPT?

Mistral 3B: 5 gems per message in the chat, and €0.00075 per 1,000 input tokens through the API.

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