Model Comparison

Grok-2 vs Pixtral LargeWhich is better in 2026?

Grok-2 shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks. Pixtral Large is 1.3x cheaper per token.

Verdict: Grok-2 vs Pixtral Large — which is better?

Grok-2 (by xAI) and Pixtral Large (by Mistral AI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

Grok-2 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (DocVQA, MMMU), while Pixtral Large is better at 1 benchmark (MathVista). Grok-2 shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks.

On price, Pixtral Large is roughly 1.3x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Choose Grok-2 if…

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 2 of 3 shared benchmarks

Choose Pixtral Large if…

  • cost matters — it's about 1.3x cheaper per token
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Nov 2024
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

3 benchmarks

Grok-2 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (DocVQA, MMMU), while Pixtral Large is better at 1 benchmark (MathVista).

Grok-2 shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Pixtral Large costs less

For input processing, Grok-2 ($2.00/1M tokens) costs the same as Pixtral Large ($2.00/1M tokens).

For output processing, Grok-2 ($10.00/1M tokens) is 1.7x more expensive than Pixtral Large ($6.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Grok-2 is more expensive than Pixtral Large.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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xAI
Grok-2
Input tokens$2.00
Output tokens$10.00
Best providerxAI
Mistral AI
Pixtral Large
Input tokens$2.00
Output tokens$6.00
Best providerMistral
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Both models have the same input context window of 128,000 tokens. Pixtral Large can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while Grok-2 is limited to 8,000 tokens.

xAI
Grok-2
Input128,000 tokens
Output8,000 tokens
Mistral AI
Pixtral Large
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Grok-2 and Pixtral Large support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

Grok-2

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Pixtral Large

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Grok-2 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.

Grok-2

Proprietary

Closed source

Pixtral Large

Mistral Research License (MRL) for research; Mistral Commercial License for commercial use

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Grok-2 was released on 2024-08-13, while Pixtral Large was released on 2024-11-18.

Pixtral Large is 3 months newer than Grok-2.

Grok-2

Aug 13, 2024

1.9 years ago

Pixtral Large

Nov 18, 2024

1.7 years ago

3mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Grok-2 is available from xAI. Pixtral Large is available from Mistral AI.

Grok-2

xai logo
xAI
Input Price:Input: $2.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $10.00/1M

Pixtral Large

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Mistral
Input Price:Input: $2.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $6.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

xAI
Higher DocVQA score (93.6% vs 93.3%)
Higher MMMU score (66.1% vs 64.0%)
Mistral AI
Less expensive output tokens
Has open weights
Higher MathVista score (69.4% vs 69.0%)

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Grok-2 and Pixtral Large side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Grok-2
✓ Preferred
Pixtral Large
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FAQ

Common questions about Grok-2 vs Pixtral Large.

Which is better, Grok-2 or Pixtral Large?

Grok-2 shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks. Grok-2 is made by xAI and Pixtral Large is made by Mistral AI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Grok-2 compare to Pixtral Large in benchmarks?

Grok-2 scores DocVQA: 93.6%, HumanEval: 88.4%, MMLU: 87.5%, MATH: 76.1%, MMLU-Pro: 75.5%. Pixtral Large scores AI2D: 93.8%, DocVQA: 93.3%, ChartQA: 88.1%, VQAv2: 80.9%, MM-MT-Bench: 74.0%.

Is Grok-2 cheaper than Pixtral Large?

Both models cost $2.00 per million input tokens.

What are the context window sizes for Grok-2 and Pixtral Large?

Grok-2 supports 128K tokens and Pixtral Large supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Grok-2 and Pixtral Large?

Key differences include licensing (Proprietary vs Mistral Research License (MRL) for research; Mistral Commercial License for commercial use). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Grok-2 and Pixtral Large?

Grok-2 is developed by xAI and Pixtral Large is developed by Mistral AI.

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