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title: "codestral-2508:batch - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "codestral-2508:batch from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# codestral-2508:batch - Model Details & Comparison

> codestral-2508:batch from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About codestral-2508:batch

codestral-2508:batch is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 468 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.45 per 1M output tokens, ranking 774 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. codestral-2508:batch supports function calling, prompt caching, structured output. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 44% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **256,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **204,800 Max Output Tokens.**
- **204,800 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.45 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

codestral-2508:batch supports: Function Calling, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input.

## codestral-2508:batch Pricing Overview

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.45 per 1M output tokens, codestral-2508:batch ranks 774 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 78% of models in this category.

codestral-2508:batch is one of 468 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 44% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to codestral-2508:batch with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 |
| gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| deepseek-chat | DeepSeek | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| gpt-oss-120b | Fireworks AI | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | FriendliAI | $0.15 | $0.50 |

- [Compare gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini.md)
- [Compare deepseek-chat](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepseek/deepseek-chat.md)
- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [Compare GLM-5.3-Flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/glm-5.3-flash.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate codestral-2508:batch costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/codestral-2508-batch.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is codestral-2508:batch cheaper than gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18?

Yes. codestral-2508:batch costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18's $0.17 per 1M input tokens, making it 10% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does codestral-2508:batch pricing compare to the average chat model?

codestral-2508:batch input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 74% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 774 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.45 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65.

### What makes codestral-2508:batch different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 468 chat models, codestral-2508:batch ranks 117 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to codestral-2508:batch?

The most comparable chat models to codestral-2508:batch are: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); deepseek-chat from DeepSeek ($0.14/1M input tokens); gpt-oss-120b from Fireworks AI ($0.15/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate codestral-2508:batch costs?

codestral-2508:batch is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.45.

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