Is Step 3.5 Flash or MiniMax M2 cheaper?

Step 3.5 Flash is cheaper on output tokens ($0.30 vs $1.20 per 1M).

Which has the larger context window, Step 3.5 Flash or MiniMax M2?

Step 3.5 Flash has the larger context window (256K tokens).

Step 3.5 Flash vs MiniMax M2

Step 3.5 Flash is cheaper on output tokens, while Step 3.5 Flash offers a larger context window. Choose Step 3.5 Flash or MiniMax M2 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.

Spec	Step 3.5 Flash	MiniMax M2
Provider	ZenMux	ZenMux
Input / 1M tokens	$0.10	$0.30
Output / 1M tokens	$0.30	$1.20
Context window	256K	204K
Parameters	—	229B
Open weights	No	No
Released	Feb 2026	Oct 2025

Step 3.5 Flash details →MiniMax M2 details →

FAQ

Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.