MiniMax M2.1 vs MiniMax M3
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax M3 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M2.1 or MiniMax M3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M2.1 | MiniMax M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | MiniMax |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 205K | 1M |
| Parameters | 229B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Jun 2026 |
| LiveBench score | — | 67.3 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1433 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1482 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1251 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 90.9 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 147 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M2.1 or MiniMax M3 cheaper?
MiniMax M2.1 and MiniMax M3 have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M2.1 or MiniMax M3?
MiniMax M3 has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.