Best Mistral Models for Agents

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

Mistral Medium 3.5 is the best Mistral model for agents, scoring 53.2 on the Artificial Analysis Agentic Index for tool use and multi-step task completion. Mistral Medium 3.1 (25.3) and Devstral 2 2512 (21.9) round out the top three.

53.2Agentic

39.2Intelligence

$1.50Input /M

262KContext

AI models ranked by the Artificial Analysis Agentic Index — measuring multi-step tool use, planning and task completion (including Tau²-Bench). The best models for building autonomous agents and agentic workflows.

Frequently asked

What is the best Mistral model for agents?

What's a good alternative to Mistral Medium 3.5?

Mistral Medium 3.1 (25.3) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Devstral 2 2512 (21.9). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many Mistral models are there?

modelgrep tracks 19 Mistral models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Mistral Medium 3.5. 9 of them qualify for this ranking.

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