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Mixtral 8x22B Instruct vs Muse Spark 1.2

Muse Spark 1.2 is 1.5× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Muse Spark 1.2 accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Mixtral 8x22B InstructMuse Spark 1.2
ProviderMistral AIMeta
Input $/1M$2.00$1.25
Output $/1M$6.00$4.25
Blended $/1M$3.00$2.00
Context window66K1.0M
Max output——
ReleasedApr 2024Aug 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Mixtral 8x22B Instruct if…
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Muse Spark 1.2 if…
  • Costs less per token — $2.00 vs $3.00 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Aug 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Mixtral 8x22B Instruct or Muse Spark 1.2?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Mixtral 8x22B Instruct and Muse Spark 1.2, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Mixtral 8x22B Instruct cheaper than Muse Spark 1.2?
Muse Spark 1.2 is cheaper: $2.00 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $2.00 vs $1.25. Output alone: $6.00 vs $4.25.
What context windows do Mixtral 8x22B Instruct and Muse Spark 1.2 have?
Mixtral 8x22B Instruct: 65,536 tokens. Muse Spark 1.2: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Mixtral 8x22B Instruct and Muse Spark 1.2?
Mixtral 8x22B Instruct is made by Mistral AI. Muse Spark 1.2 is made by Meta.
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