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Mistral Medium 3.1 vs Gemini 3.6 Flash

Mistral Medium 3.1 is 3.8× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.6 Flash accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Mistral Medium 3.1Gemini 3.6 Flash
ProviderMistral AIGoogle
Input $/1M$0.400$1.50
Output $/1M$2.00$7.50
Blended $/1M$0.800$3.00
Context window131K1.0M
Max output—66K
ReleasedAug 2025Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Mistral Medium 3.1 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.800 vs $3.00 blended
Choose Gemini 3.6 Flash if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Mistral Medium 3.1 or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Mistral Medium 3.1 and Gemini 3.6 Flash, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Mistral Medium 3.1 cheaper than Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Mistral Medium 3.1 is cheaper: $0.800 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.400 vs $1.50. Output alone: $2.00 vs $7.50.
What context windows do Mistral Medium 3.1 and Gemini 3.6 Flash have?
Mistral Medium 3.1: 131,072 tokens. Gemini 3.6 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Mistral Medium 3.1 and Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Mistral Medium 3.1 is made by Mistral AI. Gemini 3.6 Flash is made by Google.
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