Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models have similar pricing. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B was created through knowledge distillation from DeepSeek-R1 into a Llama-based architecture, designed to transfer reasoning capabilities to a widely-used open-source foundation. Built to combine DeepSeek's reasoning innovations with Llama's ecosystem compatibility, it enables broader access to advanced reasoning techniques.
Mistral AI
Devstral Small was developed as a more efficient development-focused model, designed to bring software engineering assistance to resource-conscious deployments. Built to provide coding capabilities with reduced computational requirements, it enables developer tools in environments where efficiency is paramount.
5 months newer

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

Devstral Small 1.1
Mistral AI
2025-07-11
Cost per million tokens (USD)

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Devstral Small 1.1
Context window and performance specifications
Available providers and their performance metrics

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepInfra

Devstral Small 1.1

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Devstral Small 1.1

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

Devstral Small 1.1
Mistral AI