MiniMax
MiniMax M3
MiniMax-M3 is a multimodal foundation model from MiniMax.
At a glance
- Input / 1M
- $0.30
- Output / 1M
- $1.20
- Context
- 1.05M
- Max output
- 512K
- Intelligence
- 29.2
- Released
- May 2026
Pricing
MiniMax M3 API pricing
Per-token rates, plus what common tasks actually cost.
| Input tokensPer 1M tokens | $0.30 |
|---|---|
| Output tokensPer 1M tokens | $1.20 |
| Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens | $0.06 |
| Cache writePer 1M tokens | Not available |
Chat message
2K in, 500 out
$1.20
per 1,000 requests
Coding task
30K in, 4K out
$13.80
per 1,000 requests
Long document summary
150K in, 2K out
$47.40
per 1,000 requests
Benchmarks
MiniMax M3 benchmark scores
Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.
Intelligence index
29.2
Coding index
58.6
Agentic index
29.5
Specs
Context window and capabilities
What it can read, what it can write, and which API features it supports.
- Context window
- 1.05M tokens
- Max output
- 512K tokens
- Input types
- Image, Text, Video
- Output types
- Text
- Reasoning effort
- Not available
- Release date
- May 31, 2026
- Tool calling
- Structured outputs
- JSON mode
- Reasoning
- Temperature
- Stop sequences
- Deterministic seed
- Verbosity control
Compare
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See how MiniMax M3 stacks up head to head on price, benchmarks, and features.
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Alternatives
MiniMax M3 alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
DeepSeek
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does MiniMax M3 cost?
MiniMax M3 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens through the API. A typical chat message costs about $1.20 per 1,000 messages.
What is the context window of MiniMax M3?
MiniMax M3 accepts up to 1.05M tokens of input and can write up to 512K tokens in a single response.
What is the best alternative to MiniMax M3?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash from DeepSeek is a strong alternative. It offers: higher intelligence score, newer release.
Can I use MiniMax M3 alongside other models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to MiniMax M3 and any other models you pick at the same time, so you can compare answers side by side.
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