GLM-4 Plus vs MiniMax M3 Thinking
MiniMax M3 Thinking is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M3 Thinking offers a larger context window. Choose GLM-4 Plus or MiniMax M3 Thinking based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GLM-4 Plus | MiniMax M3 Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $7.50 | $0.23 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $7.50 | $0.96 |
| Context window | 128K | 512K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Jun 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1331 | — |
| LiveBench score | — | 70.0 |
FAQ
Is GLM-4 Plus or MiniMax M3 Thinking cheaper?
MiniMax M3 Thinking is cheaper on output tokens ($0.96 vs $7.50 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, GLM-4 Plus or MiniMax M3 Thinking?
MiniMax M3 Thinking has the larger context window (512K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.