Step 5 Preview vs MiniMax-M3
MiniMax-M3 is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Step 5 Preview or MiniMax-M3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Step 5 Preview | MiniMax-M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Novita AI | Novita AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.00 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.70 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Jun 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.