Qwen3-Max-Preview vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash
Qwen3-Max-Preview is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M3.1 Flash offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3-Max-Preview or MiniMax M3.1 Flash based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3-Max-Preview | MiniMax M3.1 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | iFlow | Venice AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.19 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.75 |
| Context window | 256K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Oct 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1439 | — |
FAQ
Is Qwen3-Max-Preview or MiniMax M3.1 Flash cheaper?
Qwen3-Max-Preview is cheaper on output tokens ($0.00 vs $0.75 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3-Max-Preview or MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash 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.