How much can I save switching from Jamba 1.7 Large to Mistral Medium 3.5?

You can save 25% on input and 6% on output tokens by switching. For a typical workload of 1M input + 500K output tokens per month, Mistral Medium 3.5 costs $5.25 vs $6.00 — saving $0.75/month.

Which model should I use: Jamba 1.7 Large or Mistral Medium 3.5?

Choose Mistral Medium 3.5 for cost efficiency — it's 25% cheaper on input. Choose Jamba 1.7 Large if you need AI21 ecosystem integration. Jamba 1.7 Large has 256K context vs Mistral Medium 3.5's 128K.

Jamba 1.7 Large vs Mistral Medium 3.5

Q: Is Mistral Medium 3.5 cheaper than Jamba 1.7 Large?

Yes, Mistral Medium 3.5 costs $1.5/$7.5 per 1M tokens while Jamba 1.7 Large costs $2/$8. That's 25% cheaper on input and 6% cheaper on output.

Side-by-side API pricing comparison: which model gives you more for less?

Last verified Jun 2026 · Prices per 1M tokens

Quick Comparison

Feature	Jamba 1.7 Large	Mistral Medium 3.5
Provider	AI21	Mistral
Tier	Mid	Mid
Input Price	$2	$1.5
Output Price	$8	$7.5
Context Window	256K	128K
Verified	Jun 2026	Jun 2026

When to Use Each

💰 Cost-Sensitive Workloads

High-volume APIs, batch processing, and startups watching runway.

→ Use Mistral Medium 3.5 — 25% cheaper input, 6% cheaper output

🧠 Complex Reasoning

Tasks requiring advanced reasoning, code generation, or nuanced analysis.

→ Either model works — compare quality on your specific tasks

⚡ High-Throughput APIs

Real-time chatbots, streaming responses, and latency-sensitive apps.

→ Mistral Medium 3.5 for cost at scale, Jamba 1.7 Large if quality matters more

🔬 Prototyping & Testing

Development, experimentation, and non-critical workloads.

→ Use Mistral Medium 3.5 — same context (256K), much cheaper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mistral Medium 3.5 cheaper than Jamba 1.7 Large?

Yes. Mistral Medium 3.5 costs $1.5 input / $7.5 output per 1M tokens, while Jamba 1.7 Large costs $2 input / $8 output. That's 25% cheaper on input and 6% cheaper on output.

How much can I save switching to Mistral Medium 3.5?

For a typical workload (1M input + 500K output tokens/month), Mistral Medium 3.5 costs $5.25/month vs $6.00/month for Jamba 1.7 Large. That's a savings of $0.75/month (25%).

Which should I choose: Jamba 1.7 Large or Mistral Medium 3.5?

Choose Mistral Medium 3.5 for cost efficiency. Choose Jamba 1.7 Large for AI21 ecosystem benefits. Jamba 1.7 Large has 256K context vs Mistral Medium 3.5's 128K.