MiniMax API pricing
MiniMax API pricing: MiniMax M3 $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M input / output tokens. Checked 13 Oct 2026 against MiniMax pricing.
MiniMax M3 is the cheapest workhorse model we track. Next cheapest elsewhere: Command A+ at $0.30 / $1.50. Compare the two
| Batch | API model ID | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.30 | $1.20 | $0.060 | 1M | May 2026 | — | MiniMax-M3 |
How MiniMax prices its API
- MiniMax describes its M3 rates as a permanent 50% discount.
- The Priority tier costs 1.5× the standard price.
MiniMax model IDs
| Model | API model ID | Context | Max output | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax M3 | MiniMax-M3 | 1M | — | May 2026 |
Compared with other providers
| Tier | MiniMax | Cheapest elsewhere | MiniMax costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workhorse | MiniMax M3$0.30 / $1.20 | Command A+$0.30 / $1.50 | 13% less |
Blended price per 1M tokens (3 input : 1 output), current general-purpose models only. Price isn't quality: compare the models on your own tasks. Compare up to four models
Questions
How much does the MiniMax API cost?
MiniMax API pricing: MiniMax M3 $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M input / output tokens, checked 13 Oct 2026. Every model is billed per token, separately for input and output.
What is the cheapest MiniMax model?
MiniMax M3, at $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M input / output tokens.
Does MiniMax charge less for cached input?
Yes. Repeated input served from cache costs $0.06 per 1M on MiniMax M3.
Is there a batch discount?
MiniMax does not list a batch discount on its pricing page as of 13 Oct 2026.
Do long prompts cost more?
On some models. MiniMax M3 charges $0.60 / $2.40 for prompts over 512K tokens. The higher rate applies to the whole request.
MiniMax model families
Pricing rules
- MiniMax describes its M3 rates as a permanent 50% discount.
- The Priority tier costs 1.5× the standard price.