GPT-6.1 Terra vs Pixtral Large
GPT-6.1 Terra leads the LLM Stats Score 47.5 to 11.3. GPT-6.1 Terra is 1.5x cheaper per token.
OpenAI · Mistral AI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
GPT-6.1 Terra leads the overall LLM Stats Score 47.5 to 11.3, ranking #36 overall.
On price, GPT-6.1 Terra is roughly 1.5x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GPT-6.1 Terra also accepts a larger context window (1,050,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose GPT-6.1 Terra
- overall performance matters — it scores 47.5 and ranks #36 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning — it leads those capability indexes
- cost matters — it's about 1.5x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,050,000 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Oct 2026
Choose Pixtral Large
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
8 reported for GPT-6.1 Terra · 7 for Pixtral Large
GPT-6.1 Terra and Pixtral Largedon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GPT-6.1 Terra ($1.00/1M tokens) is 2.0x cheaper than Pixtral Large ($2.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-6.1 Terra ($5.00/1M tokens) is 1.2x cheaper than Pixtral Large ($6.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Pixtral Large is more expensive than GPT-6.1 Terra.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-6.1 Terra accepts 1,050,000 input tokens compared to Pixtral Large's 128,000 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 128,000 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both GPT-6.1 Terra and Pixtral Large support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-6.1 Terra
Pixtral Large
License
Usage and distribution terms
GPT-6.1 Terra is licensed under a proprietary license, while Pixtral Large uses Mistral Research License (MRL) for research; Mistral Commercial License for commercial use.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
Mistral Research License (MRL) for research; Mistral Commercial License for commercial use
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-6.1 Terra was released on 2026-10-26, while Pixtral Large was released on 2024-11-18.
GPT-6.1 Terra is 24 months newer than Pixtral Large.
Oct 26, 2026
3 days ago
1.9yr newerNov 18, 2024
1.9 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-6.1 Terra has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2026-06-01, while Pixtral Large's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm GPT-6.1 Terra's training data extends to 2026-06-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without Pixtral Large's cutoff date.
Jun 2026
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Provider Availability
GPT-6.1 Terra is available from OpenAI. Pixtral Large is available from Mistral AI.
GPT-6.1 Terra
Pixtral Large
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GPT-6.1 Terra and Pixtral Large side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GPT-6.1 Terra vs Pixtral Large.