Mistral Medium 3.5 API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Mistral Medium 3.5 channel is OpenRouter: $1.5 input / $7.5 output per 1M tokens (blended $3). Context 262K.
Context: 262K · Max output: 210K · Modalities: text, image, file · Listed: 2026-04-30
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter $1.5 / $7.5 | $3 | $1.5 | $7.5 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: Mistral | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use Mistral Medium 3.5 in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
Qwen3.8 Max (0902) ($2.69) · Qwen3.7 Max ($2.21) · DeepSeek V4 Pro (0813) ($1.98) ·
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Rankings: Cheapest LLM APIs · LLM APIs usable from mainland China · All Mistral AI models
Price history
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Mistral Medium 3.5 listed · $1.5 / $7.5
FAQ
How much does the Mistral Medium 3.5 API cost?
Cheapest channel (OpenRouter): $1.5 input / $7.5 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Mistral Medium 3.5 from China?
OpenRouter: direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Mistral Medium 3.5 free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Mistral Medium 3.5's context window?
262K tokens