Mistral AI vs 
Motif Technologies
Verdict
- Their flagships are level: Motif 3 57.9 vs Mistral Large 4 57.8.
- Mistral AI has the better model in 4 of 4 price bands.
- Mistral AI publishes more open-weights models (30 vs 1).
Best model per price band
Each provider’s highest-index model below the price ceiling. Purple marks the winner of the band.
| Price band | Mistral AI | Motif Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Under $0.50/M | Mistral Small 4 thinking 45.7$0.262/M | – |
| Under $2/M | Mistral Small 4 thinking 45.7$0.262/M | – |
| Under $10/M | Mistral Large 4 57.8$2.06/M | – |
| Any price | Mistral Large 4 57.8$2.06/M | – |
Line-up
| Metric | Mistral AI | Motif Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship index | 57.8 | 57.9 |
| Ranked models | 28 | 2 |
| Open-weights models | 30 | 1 |
| Cheapest ranked, $/M | $0.058 | – |
| Fastest ranked, tok/s | 222 | – |
| Release cadence, days | 46 | – |
| Last release | 6 Oct 2026 | – |
| Next expected | 2 Nov 2026 – 9 Dec 2026 | – |
Data as of 11 Oct 2026. See Mistral AI and Motif Technologies in full.