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title: "labs-devstral-small-2512 - Model Details & Comparison"
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# labs-devstral-small-2512 - Model Details & Comparison

> labs-devstral-small-2512 from Mistral AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About labs-devstral-small-2512

labs-devstral-small-2512 is a chat model from Mistral, one of 51 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, ranking 416 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 84% of models in this category. labs-devstral-small-2512 supports function calling, structured output. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 31% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Mistral AI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **256,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **256,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **256,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.30 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

labs-devstral-small-2512 supports: Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## labs-devstral-small-2512 Pricing Overview

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, labs-devstral-small-2512 ranks 416 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 84% of models in this category.

labs-devstral-small-2512 is one of 51 Mistral chat models, with support for function calling, structured output. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 31% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to labs-devstral-small-2512 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4.1-nano | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct | FriendliAI | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |

- [Compare gpt-4.1-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano.md)
- [Compare gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14.md)
- [Compare meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate labs-devstral-small-2512 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/mistral/model/labs-devstral-small-2512.md)
- [All Mistral pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/mistral.md)

## FAQ

### Is labs-devstral-small-2512 cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

No. labs-devstral-small-2512 costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-nano costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, labs-devstral-small-2512 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does labs-devstral-small-2512 pricing compare to the average chat model?

labs-devstral-small-2512 input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 80% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 416 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 84% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.30 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes labs-devstral-small-2512 different from other Mistral models?

Among Mistral's 51 chat models, labs-devstral-small-2512 ranks 7 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to labs-devstral-small-2512?

The most comparable chat models to labs-devstral-small-2512 are: gpt-4.1-nano from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct from FriendliAI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate labs-devstral-small-2512 costs?

labs-devstral-small-2512 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.30.

## Related Resources

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- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
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