DeepSeek-V3.1 vs MiniMax-M3
MiniMax-M3 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax-M3 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek-V3.1 or MiniMax-M3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek-V3.1 | MiniMax-M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | SambaNova | SambaNova |
| Input / 1M tokens | $3.00 | $0.60 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $4.50 | $2.40 |
| Context window | 131K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Aug 2025 | Jun 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.