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MiniMaxMiniMax M3
MiniMax's million-token multimodal model for coding, agents, computer use, and long projects at a low direct API price.
Plain-English overview
What MiniMax M3 actually is
MiniMax M3 combines text reasoning with image and video understanding in a context window large enough for extended agent sessions. MiniMax positions it for code generation, computer use, and workflows where a model must keep track of many tools and intermediate results.
Teams can use MiniMax's hosted API, coding product, or open weights. The direct API has attractive entry pricing, but very long inputs move into a higher price tier and hosted partners may expose a different set of tools or output limits.
Good fit for
- Cost-conscious coding agents
- Long multimodal research workflows
- Teams comparing hosted and self-managed deployment
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The facts that matter for text models
These are provider-published specifications, not Cody benchmark scores. Follow the linked sources for current limits and endpoint-specific exceptions.
- Context window
- 1M tokensMaximum combined prompt and working context documented by the provider.
- Maximum output
- Up to 262K on supported hosted routesProvider-published response limit, where available.
- Knowledge cutoff
- Not publishedLatest reliable knowledge date explicitly published by the model provider. Search and connected tools can retrieve newer information but do not change the model's built-in cutoff.
- Input price
- From $0.30 / 1M directCurrent standard list price per million input tokens unless noted.
- Output price
- From $1.20 / 1M directCurrent standard list price per million output tokens unless noted.
- Inputs
- Text, image, videoMedia types accepted by the listed model endpoint.
- Tools & agents
- Coding agents, tools, computer use, structured workflowsSelected native tools and agent-building capabilities, not an exhaustive list.
Pricing & comparisons
Estimate your cost
Set your usage. Your estimate updates as you type.
Example: 6,000 input tokens for 10 pages, plus a 500-token summary. Page lengths vary; adjust the numbers below.
One run sends your input to the model once and receives an answer. Tokens are pieces of text: input is what you send, output is the answer you receive.
Advanced options
MiniMax M3
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Estimated total (USD)
For the usage above · USD · API pricing, not a subscription
How this estimate works
Estimates exclude taxes, tools, cache storage/writes, free allowances and custom discounts. Image estimates cover output only, not prompt or reference-image charges. Quality modes differ by model. Unlisted settings are not treated as free.
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Where to get MiniMax M3
Availability
Regions and access stage
Available through the MiniMax API, MiniMax Code, token plans, open-weight downloads, and selected inference partners.
Direct and partner availability follows each platform's supported country, payment, and deployment terms.
Check live availabilityData and training
The route matters.
MiniMax's privacy policy describes collection and use of service content but does not provide one simple no-training commitment for every API plan. Review the current plan terms before sending confidential data.
This is a concise reading of the cited provider material, not legal advice. A third-party gateway can have different storage, routing, training, and residency terms from the model maker's direct API.
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MiniMax M3 FAQ
What is MiniMax M3?
MiniMax's million-token multimodal model for coding, agents, computer use, and long projects at a low direct API price. MiniMax M3 combines text reasoning with image and video understanding in a context window large enough for extended agent sessions. MiniMax positions it for code generation, computer use, and workflows where a model must keep track of many tools and intermediate results.
When was MiniMax M3 released?
MiniMax M3 was released on June 1, 2026 according to the cited provider materials.
Where can I access MiniMax M3?
Available through the MiniMax API, MiniMax Code, token plans, open-weight downloads, and selected inference partners. The access routes listed in this guide are MiniMax and MiniMax Platform.
How much does MiniMax M3 cost?
From $0.30 input · $1.20 output / 1M tokens. MiniMax's direct API page lists promotional rates for requests up to 512K tokens; longer contexts use a higher tier. Subscription and third-party routes differ.
Where is MiniMax M3 available?
Available through the MiniMax API, MiniMax Code, token plans, open-weight downloads, and selected inference partners. Direct and partner availability follows each platform's supported country, payment, and deployment terms.
Is my MiniMax M3 API data used for training?
MiniMax's privacy policy describes collection and use of service content but does not provide one simple no-training commitment for every API plan. Review the current plan terms before sending confidential data. The policy belongs to the provider route and account terms, so verify it again before production use.
Price comparison
USD per million tokens for the shown API routes at standard context length. Cache and long-context rates may differ. Models without matching reviewed prices are omitted; lower cost does not mean better quality.
- Mistral Small 4$0.15
Mistral AI
- Gemini 3.8 Flash$0.75
Google
- GPT-5.6 Sol$4.00
OpenAI
- GPT-6 Astra$10.00
OpenAI
- Claude Fable 5.1$10.00
Anthropic
- Mistral Small 4$0.60
Mistral AI
- Gemini 3.8 Flash$3.75
Google
- GPT-5.6 Sol$20.00
OpenAI
- GPT-6 Astra$50.00
OpenAI
- Claude Fable 5.1$50.00
Anthropic
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