Mistral: Saba
Analysis Summary
Mistral Saba is a compact model from Mistral, with an intelligence index of 12.1 and moderate MMLU Pro and GPQA scores. It supports tool use and function calling, and accepts file inputs alongside text, giving it basic agentic utility. The 32K context window is restrictive for document-heavy work.
For businesses, it fits narrow, well-defined tasks such as simple content generation, classification, or lightweight automation where cost is the primary constraint. Its reasoning and coding capability are limited compared to mid-tier models, so it is not suitable for complex analysis or software engineering workflows.
At $0.20 input and $0.60 output per million tokens, it is priced attractively. Teams needing a cheap, fast model for high-volume, low-complexity tasks may find it useful, but most business workflows requiring reliability and depth will be better served by a stronger model.
Assessed June 6, 2026
Editorial notes
Mistral Saba is a lightweight, low-cost model from Mistral with tool use and function calling, suited to simple content and instruction tasks but limited in reasoning depth.
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How Mistral: Saba compares
Mistral: Saba ranks #285 of 378 AI models we track for overall intelligence. Its 33K-token context window is larger than 32% of the models we list. At $0.20 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 53% of comparable models.
About Mistral: Saba
Mistral Saba is a 24B-parameter language model specifically designed for the Middle East and South Asia, delivering accurate and contextually relevant responses while maintaining efficient performance. Trained on curated regional..
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Model Information
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.20 | $0.000200 |
| Output | $0.60 | $0.000600 |
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Frequently asked questions about Mistral: Saba
How much does Mistral: Saba cost?
Mistral: Saba costs $0.20 per million input tokens and $0.60 per million output tokens.
What is the context window of Mistral: Saba?
Mistral: Saba has a context window of 32,768 tokens (33K).
What can Mistral: Saba do?
Mistral: Saba supports tool use and function calling.
Who created Mistral: Saba?
Mistral: Saba is developed by Mistral and was released on February 17, 2025.
