DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Arkanecloud) vs MiniMax M3
Both have similar output pricing. Choose DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Arkanecloud) or MiniMax M3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Arkanecloud) | MiniMax M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Eden AI | MiniMax |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Jun 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1431 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 90.9 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1483 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 147 |
| LiveBench score | — | 67.3 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1251 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Arkanecloud) or MiniMax M3 cheaper?
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Arkanecloud) and MiniMax M3 have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (Arkanecloud) or MiniMax M3?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.