MiniMax M3 alternatives
Best MiniMax M3 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for MiniMax M3, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
MiniMax M3
- Input / 1M
- $0.30
- Output / 1M
- $1.20
- Context
- 1.05M
- Intelligence
- 29.2
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from MiniMax M3, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top MiniMax M3 alternatives
Each model is scored against MiniMax M3. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MiniMax M3 MiniMax | Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context1.05M | Intelligence29.2 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context1.05M | Intelligence39.5+35% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.00-98% | Output / 1M$1.28+7% | Context1.05M | Intelligence34.3+17% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.21-30% | Output / 1M$0.42-65% | Context1.05M | Intelligence30.4+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.9x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.09-70% | Output / 1M$0.36-70% | Context524K-50% | Intelligence28.2-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.3x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60+100% | Output / 1M$1.92+60% | Context205K-80% | Intelligence27.9-4% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.43+45% | Output / 1M$2.45+104% | Context262K-75% | Intelligence27-8% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.50+67% | Output / 1M$3+150% | Context1.05M | Intelligence26.3-10% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.44+45% | Output / 1M$0.87-27% | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence26-11% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.32+7% | Output / 1M$1.28+7% | Context1M-5% | Intelligence25.2-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.01-97% | Output / 1M$1.28+7% | Context1.05M | Intelligence24.4-16% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to MiniMax M3?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash from DeepSeek ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.20 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.20 for MiniMax M3.
Is there a cheaper alternative to MiniMax M3?
Yes. Solar Pro 4 charges $0.36 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.20 for MiniMax M3.
Can I try MiniMax M3 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare MiniMax M3 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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