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Mistral
by Mistral AI (France)
A French AI company offering open-weight models and Vibe (formerly Le Chat), its assistant for everyday questions, documents, research and coding.
Free + PaidOpen SourceRuns LocallyChatbot
Last checked: 29 September 2026
The details
- Models and context
- Context limits vary by Mistral model and product; use the live model documentation when a specific limit matters.
- Cost
- Vibe (formerly Le Chat) is free for everyday use with limits. Pro is US$14.99 a month (US$5.99 for verified students) for more messages, deeper reasoning and all-day coding. Mistral also publishes downloadable open-weight models.
- Open Source?
- Some Mistral models are open-weight; the hosted Vibe service is proprietary. Mistral AI is based in France and is subject to applicable EU data law.
- Input / Output
- TextImagesFilesand web-connected assistance; exact capabilities vary by model and plan.
Best for
- European data privacy needs
- Efficient local running
- Coding tasks
Kevin’s take
“A French company making excellent models. If you're in Europe or care about GDPR, this is worth your attention. Runs fast even on modest hardware.”
— Kevin, formerly of IT Support
Privacy snapshot
Use With CautionPrivacy risk: Medium
A European AI assistant (Le Chat) and model maker. Handles conversation, writing, summarising, and coding, with open models you can also run yourself.
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