DeepSeek V4 Pro vs MiniMax M3
DeepSeek V4 Pro is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M3 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V4 Pro or MiniMax M3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V4 Pro | MiniMax M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | CrofAI | MiniMax |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.35 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.80 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Parameters | 1.6T | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Jun 2026 |
| LiveBench score | 74.4 | 67.3 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1433 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1482 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1253 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 90.9 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 147 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V4 Pro or MiniMax M3 cheaper?
DeepSeek V4 Pro is cheaper on output tokens ($0.80 vs $1.20 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V4 Pro or MiniMax M3?
MiniMax M3 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.