MiniMax M3.1 Flash alternatives

Best MiniMax M3.1 Flash alternatives

10 models that can stand in for MiniMax M3.1 Flash, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

MiniMax M3.1 Flash

Input / 1M
$0.15
Output / 1M
$0.60
Context
1M
Intelligence
42.7

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from MiniMax M3.1 Flash, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top MiniMax M3.1 Flash alternatives

Each model is scored against MiniMax M3.1 Flash. Green means better, red means worse.

MiniMax M3.1 Flash as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$0.15Output / 1M$0.60Context1MIntelligence42.7Reference model
Input / 1M$0.44+190%Output / 1M$0.87+45%Context1.05M+5%Intelligence46.3+8%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts audio
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Input / 1M$0.08-47%Output / 1M$1.40+133%Context1.05M+5%Intelligence44.8+5%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context
Input / 1M$1+567%Output / 1M$2.70+350%Context1.05M+5%Intelligence43.7+2%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context
Input / 1M$0.10-33%Output / 1M$0.50-17%Context1MIntelligence43.4+2%Compare
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts file
Input / 1M$0.01-97%Output / 1M$0.20-67%Context1.05M+5%Intelligence41.8-2%Compare
Why switch:3.0x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M context
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Input / 1M$0.08-50%Output / 1M$0.22-62%Context262K-74%Intelligence41.1-4%Compare
Why switch:2.7x cheaper output
Input / 1M$0.15Output / 1M$0.60Context1.05M+5%Intelligence39.5-7%Compare
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context
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Input / 1M$0.10-33%Output / 1M$0.50-17%Context1.05M+5%Intelligence38.1-11%Compare
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file
Input / 1M$0.14-7%Output / 1M$0.28-53%Context1.05M+5%Intelligence37.9-11%Compare
Why switch:2.1x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts audio
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Input / 1M$0.20+33%Output / 1M$1.20+100%Context1.05M+5%Intelligence37.3-13%Compare
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to MiniMax M3.1 Flash?

MiMo-V2.6-Pro from Xiaomi ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.87 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.60 for MiniMax M3.1 Flash.

Is there a cheaper alternative to MiniMax M3.1 Flash?

Yes. GLM 5.3 Flash charges $0.20 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.60 for MiniMax M3.1 Flash.

Can I try MiniMax M3.1 Flash and its alternatives at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare MiniMax M3.1 Flash with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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