Best-value nano AI models
Nano models are the smallest models — cheapest per token, for simple, high-throughput tasks. Ranked by price per million output tokens, cheapest first — 5 priced models from the Mintok catalog.
| # | Model | Vendor | Tier | Output $/M | Input $/M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ministral 3 3B | Mistral | 1/8 | $0.10 | $0.10 | — |
| 2 | Ministral 3 8B | Mistral | 2/8 | $0.15 | $0.15 | — |
| 3 | Mistral NeMo | Mistral | 3/8 | $0.15 | $0.15 | — |
| 4 | Ministral 3 14B | Mistral | 2/8 | $0.20 | $0.20 | — |
| 5 | GPT-5.4 nano | OpenAI | 2/8 | $1.25 | $0.20 | — |
FAQ
What is the cheapest nano AI model?
The cheapest nano-class model in the Mintok catalog is Ministral 3 3B (Mistral) at $0.10 per million output tokens.
What is a nano model?
Nano models are the smallest models — cheapest per token, for simple, high-throughput tasks.
How many nano models does Mintok track?
Mintok tracks 5 priced nano-class models with live $/M-token pricing.
Prices maintained by Mintok's catalog watchers from public sources. Size class + tiers per methodology. Not investment advice.