MiniMax-M3MiniMax M3 pricing (October 2026)
MiniMax lists MiniMax M3 at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens.
On Crazyrouter the same model is $0.30 / $1.20.
That is $0.0003 / $0.0012 per 1K tokens. MiniMax M3 is the #6 cheapest of the 38 chat models we track, by input price.
Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.
Call MiniMax M3 at $0.30 in / $1.20 out per 1M tokens. Same model, same API, no plan — pay per token.
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MiniMax · Token pricing tiers
USD / 1M tokens. Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.
| Input tokens per request | Input | Output | Cache read | Cache write | Cache write (1h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 512,000 | $0.30 | $1.20 | $0.06 | — | — |
| > 512,000 | $0.60 | $2.40 | $0.12 | — | — |
MiniMax M3 price by provider
USD per 1M tokens. Cloud prices are the base tier in the default region; the linked source is authoritative.
Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.
| Provider | Input | Cached input | Output | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax | $0.30 | $0.06 | $1.20 | 1M | MiniMax |
| Azure | No verified quote | ||||
| AWS Bedrock | No verified quote | ||||
| Google Vertex AI | No verified quote | ||||
| OpenRouter | No verified quote | ||||
| Crazyrouter | $0.30 | — | $1.20 | 1M | crazyrouter.com |
per 1M tokens · Snapshot Oct 24, 2026
What MiniMax M3 costs per month
Three typical workloads, priced on each provider from the table above.
Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.
| Workload | MiniMax | Crazyrouter |
|---|---|---|
| Prototype: 10M in / 2M out | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Product: 100M in / 20M out | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Scale: 1B in / 200M out | $540.00 | $540.00 |
Price changes
- Sep 4, 2026 — OpenRouter started listing MiniMax M3 at $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M.
- Jun 10, 2026 — MiniMax: $0.60 / $2.40 → $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M
Alternatives to MiniMax M3
Same-family models and cheaper options for similar tasks.
MiniMax M3 pricing FAQ
How much does MiniMax M3 cost?
MiniMax charges $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens. Through Crazyrouter the same model is $0.30 / $1.20. Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.
What is cached input pricing?
Tokens that repeat an earlier prompt prefix are billed at the cached rate ($0.06 per 1M when supported) instead of the full input price. Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.
Is there a batch discount?
No public batch tier is listed for MiniMax M3; Crazyrouter's per-token price applies to all requests. Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.
Is MiniMax M3 cheaper on Azure, Bedrock or Vertex?
Cloud providers usually match the list price and add regional or provisioned tiers; see the table above for the base rate on each. Crazyrouter applies its discount on top of list. Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.
Sources and method
Provider reference prices use LiteLLM data and maintained entries. Provider links are references, not proof of daily official verification. Snapshot: Oct 24, 2026. Crazyrouter rates come from our billing table; confirm current prices, region and terms with the provider before purchase.
- MiniMax — platform.minimax.io/docs/guides/pricing
- Crazyrouter — crazyrouter.com/pricing
- LiteLLM