Side-by-side comparison
Grok 3 Mini vs Saba
| Grok 3 Mini | Saba | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | Mistral |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 131,072 | 32,768 |
| Capabilities Optional capabilities the model advertises: vision (images), tools (function calling), json_mode (structured output). | tools, json_mode | tools, json_mode |
| Input $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens you send (prompt + context). Cheaper side highlighted. Glossary → | 0.3000 | 0.2000 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 0.5000 | 0.6000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Grok 3 Mini or Saba?
Grok 3 Mini is cheaper than Saba on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $0 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
Which has a larger context window, Grok 3 Mini or Saba?
Grok 3 Mini has the larger context window at 131k tokens versus 33k tokens for Saba. That means Grok 3 Mini can ingest about 4.0x as much text per request.
What is the difference between Grok 3 Mini and Saba?
Grok 3 Mini comes from xAI; Saba comes from Mistral. They differ in pricing, context window, and supported capabilities — see the side-by-side table on this page for the exact figures, refreshed nightly.