MiniMax-M3 vs MiniMax-M2
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax-M3 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax-M3 or MiniMax-M2 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax-M3 | MiniMax-M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax (minimaxi.com) | MiniMax (minimaxi.com) |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 1M | 197K |
| Parameters | — | 229B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jun 2026 | Oct 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.