Mistral Large 3 — Free AI Model & API

mistral-ai/mistral-large-3
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Context Window 256K
Max Output 256K
Rate Limit ~1 RPS, 500K TPM
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
Status Online

Overview

"Mistral AI's Large 3 model offers 256K token text generation, ideal for chat applications, with free access, no credit card needed, and OpenAI compatibility. Developers can utilize its advanced context handling, while being limited to ~1 RPS and 500K tokens/month."

Model ID
mistral-large-3
Base URL
https://api.mistral.ai/v1
Specifications
Context: 256K · Output: 256K · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate Mistral Large 3 with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
 base_url="https://api.mistral.ai/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="mistral-large-3",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
 baseURL: "https://api.mistral.ai/v1",
 apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "mistral-large-3",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);
curl https://api.mistral.ai/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "mistral-large-3",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit ~1 RPS, 500K TPM
Context Window 256K
Max Output Tokens 256K
Cost Free — since May 10, 2026
Credit Card Not required
OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

Mistral AI Platform Limitations

  • ~1 RPS is slow for concurrent or batch workloads
  • Phone verification required for signup
  • Free tier data may be used for model improvement unless opted out

Features & Use Cases

Best For

Chat

Modality Support

text

Mistral AI Highlights

  • Access to Mistral Small, Medium, Large
  • ~1B tokens/month free
  • Codestral (code model) included
  • No credit card required (phone verification)

Playground — Test Mistral Large 3

Test Mistral Large 3 directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to Mistral AI — never stored.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Mistral Large 3?

Sign up at Mistral AI to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is Mistral Large 3 really free?

Yes. Mistral Large 3 is available on Mistral AI's free tier and has been free since May 10, 2026. Rate limits apply: ~1 RPS, 500K TPM. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are Mistral Large 3's rate limits?

~1 RPS, 500K TPM Context window: 256K. Max output: 256K. No credit card required.

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