MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch)
Analysis Summary
MiniMax M3 is a MiniMax model variant with a 524,288-token context window, vision, image and video input, tool use, and function calling. Its listed pricing is $0.30 per million input tokens and $1.20 per million output tokens. No benchmark results are supplied for this variant, so its reasoning, coding, and agentic performance remain unverified.
The price and multimodal features make it a candidate for testing on routine intake, media processing, or structured automation. Its context window can accommodate substantial inputs, while tool calling may support connected workflows. However, the available data does not show whether it produces accurate responses or reliably executes tool calls, so client use should follow task-specific validation.
Treat it as a cost-conscious evaluation option rather than an established workhorse. If testing confirms dependable output for a narrow workload, its listed price may support broader volume use.
Assessed September 23, 2026
Editorial notes
MiniMax M3 lists low token prices, a 524,288-token context, vision, and tool calling. Benchmark results are not supplied for this variant, so its capability should be verified before production use.
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DFO Verdict
MiniMax M3 lists low token prices, a 524,288-token context, vision, and tool calling. Benchmark results are not supplied for this variant, so its capability should be verified before production use.
How MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch) compares
Its 524K-token context window is larger than 77% of the models we list. At $0.22 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 47% of comparable models.
Dark bar = input · light bar = output, scaled to the priciest peer.
1M tokens ≈ 8 full-length novels or ~2,500 pages of business documents in a single request.
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.22 | $0.000224 |
| Output | $0.88 | $0.000880 |
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Talk to our teamAbout MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch)
MiniMax-M3 is a multimodal foundation model from MiniMax. It supports text, image, and video inputs with text output, a 1M-token context window, and is suited for long-horizon agentic work, coding,..
Frequently asked questions about MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch)
How much does MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch) cost?
MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch) costs $0.22 per million input tokens and $0.88 per million output tokens.
What is the context window of MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch)?
MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch) has a context window of 524,288 tokens (524K).
What can MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch) do?
MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch) supports image/vision input, tool use, and function calling.
Who created MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch)?
MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (batch) is developed by MiniMax and was released on May 31, 2026.