MiniMax M3 vs Kimi K2.6
MiniMax M3 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M3 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M3 or Kimi K2.6 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M3 | Kimi K2.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Lilac | Lilac |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.28 | $0.70 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.10 | $3.50 |
| Context window | 1M | 262K |
| Parameters | — | 1T |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jun 2026 | Apr 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.