Mercury 2 vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax M3.1 Flash offers a larger context window. Choose Mercury 2 or MiniMax M3.1 Flash based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Mercury 2 | MiniMax M3.1 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Inception | Venice AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $0.19 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| Context window | 128K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1355 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1171 | — |
FAQ
Is Mercury 2 or MiniMax M3.1 Flash cheaper?
Mercury 2 and MiniMax M3.1 Flash have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Mercury 2 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.