The 7 Mistral models
| Model | Gems / message | Thinking | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
M Mistral 3BUltra-light: near-instant answers for simple questions. | 5 | — | Free |
M 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+ |
M Devstral Small 2Built for development: reads, understands and edits your code. | 80 | — | Basic+ |
M 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.
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 case | Recommended Mistral |
|---|---|
| Quick question, rephrasing | Mistral 3B |
| Translation, email, everyday text | Mistral 14B |
| More detailed writing, summaries | Mistral Medium |
| Scripts, completion, refactoring | Codestral |
| Large development project | Devstral 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 model | Input / 1,000 tokens | Output / 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
- One task per messageSmall models shine on clear, short requests.
- Give an exampleShow the expected output: “answer in this format: Title — One-line summary”.
- 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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