Qwen3 4B Instruct vs Ministral 3B
Ministral 3B is cheaper on output tokens, while Ministral 3B offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3 4B Instruct or Ministral 3B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 4B Instruct | Ministral 3B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Pioneer | Pioneer |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.20 | $0.10 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.20 | $0.10 |
| Context window | 33K | 128K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Jul 2025 | Oct 2024 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 4B Instruct or Ministral 3B cheaper?
Ministral 3B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.10 vs $0.20 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 4B Instruct or Ministral 3B?
Ministral 3B has the larger context window (128K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.