MiniMax M3.1 Flash
MiniMaxUpdated October 2026. MiniMax M3.1 Flash by MiniMax: $0.15/M cache-miss input, $0.6/M output tokens. Cached input: $0.015/M. 1.0M context. Function Calling. Free calculator + compare 40+ models.
Input Price
$0.15
cache miss / 1M tokens
Cached Input
$0.015
per 1M tokens
Output Price
$0.6
per 1M tokens
Context Window
1.0M
tokens
MiniMax M3.1 Flash price history
Per 1M cache-miss input / output tokens. See all AI API price changes
- 2026-10-19Launch price$0.15 / $0.6
Half the input and output price of MiniMax M3 ($0.30/$1.20). MiniMax pricing
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Specifications
| Provider | MiniMax |
| Model ID | MiniMax-M3.1-Flash |
| Input Price | $0.15 / 1M cache-miss tokens |
| Cached Input Price | $0.015 / 1M tokens |
| Output Price | $0.6 / 1M tokens |
| Context Window | 1.0M tokens |
| Max Output | Not published by provider |
| Capabilities | textfunction_calling |
| Release Date | 2026-10-19 |
| Pricing Source | Official MiniMax pricing |
| Price Verified | 2026-10-25 · M3 standard $0.30/$1.20 pricing is a permanent 50% reduction. Above 512K input, rates are $0.60/$2.40. Priority is 1.5x Standard; M3 cache-write rates are not published in the current table. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (2026-10-19) is $0.15/$0.60. |
| Notes | Low-cost MiniMax model released 2026-10-19, half the price of MiniMax M3 on input and output. |
Monthly Cost Estimates
Estimated monthly costs based on different daily usage levels (assuming 50% input / 50% output split). Input estimates use cache-miss pricing, so cache-heavy workloads can be lower.
| Daily Tokens | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 10K | $0.1125 | $1.35 |
| 50K | $0.5625 | $6.75 |
| 100K | $1.13 | $13.50 |
| 500K | $5.63 | $67.50 |
| 1.0M | $11.25 | $135.00 |
About MiniMax M3.1 Flash
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is a large language model by MiniMax. It features a 1.0M token context window; the provider does not publish a separate maximum-output limit. The model supports 2 capabilities: text, function_calling.
At $0.15 per million cache-miss input tokens and $0.6 per million output tokens, MiniMax M3.1 Flash is positioned as a cost-effective option in the MiniMax lineup. Repeated prefix input can be charged at $0.015 per million cached tokens. Use our Token Counter to estimate how many tokens your prompts use, and our Pricing Calculator to compare costs across all models.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash Key Details
- Pricing: $0.15/M cache-miss input tokens, $0.015/M cached input tokens, $0.6/M output tokens
- Context window: 1.0M tokens — one of the largest available
- Max output: not separately published by the provider
- Capabilities: text, function_calling
- Highlights: Low-cost MiniMax model released 2026-10-19, half the price of MiniMax M3 on input and output.
- Released: 2026-10-19
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FAQ
How much does MiniMax M3.1 Flash cost?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash costs $0.15 per million cache-miss input tokens and $0.6 per million output tokens. Cached input costs $0.015 per million tokens. For a typical workload of 100K input tokens/day and 50K output tokens/day, expect approximately $1.35/month before cache-hit savings.
What is MiniMax M3.1 Flash's context window?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash supports a context window of 1.0M tokens. This means your combined input prompt and output response can be up to 1.0M tokens. MiniMax does not publish a separate maximum-output limit for this model.
Is MiniMax M3.1 Flash good for my use case?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash supports text, function_calling. As a budget-friendly model, it works well for high-volume tasks like classification, summarization, and simple generation. Use our Pricing Calculator to compare with alternatives.