Ministral 3 8B 2512

mistralai/ministral-8b-2512

A balanced model in the Ministral 3 family, Ministral 3 8B is a powerful, efficient tiny language model with vision capabilities.

InputImageText
OutputText
Input / Outputclub$0.159 / $0.159per 1M tokens · USD
Context window262.1Ktoken
Maximum output209.7Ktoken

Pricing

Current model usage rates. Choose your plan to see its published prices.

Pricing
UsagePricing
InputUS$0.159/ 1M token
Cache readUS$0.0159/ 1M token
OutputUS$0.159/ 1M token

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Capabilities

Input
ImageText
Output
Text
Context window
262,144 token
Maximum output
209,715 token

Providers

Model supply available through Vecbase.

Via OpenRouter

Access is subject to your account’s permissions and model availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ministral 3 8B 2512, and who develops it?

Ministral 3 8B 2512 is a model from mistralai. Its model ID on Vecbase is mistralai/ministral-8b-2512. A balanced model in the Ministral 3 family, Ministral 3 8B is a powerful, efficient tiny language model with vision capabilities.

How much does Ministral 3 8B 2512 cost on Vecbase?

For Ministral 3 8B 2512, the Club plan lists USD 0.159 per 1 million input tokens and USD 0.159 per 1 million output tokens, as of 10/22/2026, 8:20:06 PM UTC. See the pricing table for cache rates, input-length tiers and other usage types. Membership fees are separate.

How many tokens fit in Ministral 3 8B 2512’s context window?

Ministral 3 8B 2512 has a context window of 262,144 tokens. Input and output must fit within the limits of the API you use.

What is the maximum output length for Ministral 3 8B 2512?

Ministral 3 8B 2512 can generate up to 209,715 tokens per response. Your API or request settings may set a lower limit.

Can Ministral 3 8B 2512 call tools in an agent workflow?

Yes. Ministral 3 8B 2512 supports tool calling. Your application provides the tool definitions and runs the tools the model requests.

Does Ministral 3 8B 2512 support structured outputs?

Yes. Ministral 3 8B 2512 supports structured output. Set the required format in your API request and check the returned data before using it.

Which input and output formats does Ministral 3 8B 2512 support?

Ministral 3 8B 2512 accepts Image and Text and produces Text.

Which providers make Ministral 3 8B 2512 available through Vecbase?

Vecbase offers Ministral 3 8B 2512 through OpenRouter. Availability may vary by provider.

Which model ID should an agent use to request Ministral 3 8B 2512?

Use mistralai/ministral-8b-2512 as the model identifier for Ministral 3 8B 2512. See Vecbase’s API documentation for authentication, required inputs and supported request formats.

What does an agent need to access Ministral 3 8B 2512 through Vecbase?

To use Ministral 3 8B 2512, you need an authenticated account with the required permissions, sufficient balance and the relevant capability enabled. See the documentation for setup.

Is a release date available for Ministral 3 8B 2512?

We do not yet have a confirmed release date for Ministral 3 8B 2512.

Which models can I compare with Ministral 3 8B 2512 on Vecbase?

You can compare Ministral 3 8B 2512 with Codestral 2508 (mistralai/codestral-2508), Devstral 2 2512 (mistralai/devstral-2512), and Ministral 3 14B 2512 (mistralai/ministral-14b-2512). Check their capabilities and prices to find the best fit for your task.