Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models show comparable benchmark performance. GPT-4.1 offers 824.3K more tokens in context window than Devstral Small 1.1. Devstral Small 1.1 is $9.60 cheaper per million tokens. GPT-4.1 supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
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.
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 represents an iterative improvement in the GPT-4 series, developed to refine the foundational capabilities established by GPT-4. Built to incorporate learnings and optimizations from the deployment of previous versions, it continues the evolution of OpenAI's flagship model line with enhanced reliability and performance.
2 months newer

GPT-4.1
OpenAI
2025-04-14

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

Devstral Small 1.1

GPT-4.1
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

Devstral Small 1.1

GPT-4.1
Performance comparison across key benchmark categories

Devstral Small 1.1

GPT-4.1
GPT-4.1
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Devstral Small 1.1
Mistral AI

GPT-4.1

Devstral Small 1.1

GPT-4.1

Devstral Small 1.1

GPT-4.1
OpenAI