MiniMax-M3 vs Large
30-second takeaway
- MiniMax-M3 has the cheaper input: $0.3 vs $2.116 (per 1M tokens, 86% less)
- MiniMax-M3 has the larger context: 1M vs 128K tokens
| MiniMax-M3 MiniMax (minimax.io) | Large AI/ML API | |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.3 | $2.116 |
| Output | $1.2 | $6.348 |
| Context | 1M | 128K |
More specs (max output / capabilities)
| max output | 524,288 | 102,400 |
| Reasoning | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Tool calls | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Open weights | ✓ Yes | — No |
Prices are official/data-source rates (per 1M tokens), not what relays actually charge — relay prices vary with discounts and group multipliers. See methodology.