Qwen3.8 Flash Next vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3.8 Flash Next or MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3.8 Flash Next | MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | AMD | MiniMax |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Aug 2026 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1628 | 1582 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3.8 Flash Next or MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) cheaper?
Qwen3.8 Flash Next and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3.8 Flash Next or MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.