MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) vs Gemma 4 31B IT
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) or Gemma 4 31B IT based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) | Gemma 4 31B IT |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | QVAC |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Context window | 1M | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Apr 2026 |
| LiveBench score | — | 62.4 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 143 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 75.8 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) or Gemma 4 31B IT cheaper?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) and Gemma 4 31B IT have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) or Gemma 4 31B IT?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) 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.