MiniMax M3 API
MiniMax's latest model. 256K context window with strong multilingual and audio capabilities.
💰 Save up to 70% vs official MiniMax pricingMiniMax M3 — cheaper than the official MiniMax API
Access MiniMax M3 through AI API Hub and pay less per token. Same OpenAI-compatible endpoint, lower cost.
Technical Specifications
| Provider | MiniMax |
| Model Family | MiniMax M3 |
| Release Date | 2026-05 |
| Context Window | 256K |
| Max Output Tokens | 8,192 |
| Input Price | $0.30 / 1M tokens |
| Output Price | $1.18 / 1M tokens |
| Vision Support | No |
| Function Calling | No |
| JSON Mode | No |
| Streaming | Yes ✓ |
| Fine Tuning | Not Available |
| Status | Active ✓ |
Overview
MiniMax M3 is MiniMax's current minimax model, released in 2026-05. MiniMax's latest model. 256K context window with strong multilingual and audio capabilities.
For developers, the headline numbers are a 256K context window and up to 8,192 output tokens per response — enough headroom for latest minimax and 256k context without chunking your input. Priced at $0.30/1M input and $1.18/1M output, it sits in the budget tier — ideal for high-volume pipelines where token cost dominates.
On the capability side, MiniMax M3 exposes 4 features: Large Context, Multilingual, Audio, Streaming. Note that fine-tuning isn't supported — you'll work with the base model. It's text-only, so route image or audio workloads elsewhere.
The practical appeal of routing MiniMax M3 through AI API Hub is simplicity: one OpenAI-compatible endpoint, USDT & USDC payments, no credit card, and you're calling the API in under 30 seconds — just swap your base URL.
What Makes MiniMax M3 Different
How MiniMax M3 is used
MiniMax M3 is used for general-purpose text tasks — chat, summarization, drafting, classification, and extraction. It handles the standard text-in/text-out case reliably. For specialized workloads (coding, reasoning, vision), a purpose-tuned sibling may perform better.
Pricing position within MiniMax
MiniMax M3 is the cheapest active model in MiniMax's lineup at $0.30/1M input — no sibling undercuts it. The most expensive sibling costs $0.30/1M (0% more). At scale, routing high-volume calls here vs the flagship saves significantly.
MiniMax M3's role in the lineup
Within MiniMax's lineup, MiniMax M3 is the flagship — the most capable and most expensive option. It's part of the minimax family (2 active variants share this family). Use it when quality matters more than cost; switch to a cheaper sibling for high-volume or less demanding tasks.
Real-world use cases
Real-world deployments: customer support chatbots, content drafting and summarization, classification pipelines, and extraction workflows. MiniMax M3 handles the standard text-in/text-out case reliably — route specialized tasks (vision, coding, reasoning) to purpose-tuned siblings.
vs sibling models
What makes MiniMax M3 different from sibling models: compared to MiniMax M2.7 ($0.00/1M cheaper, same 256K context). Choose MiniMax M3 when cost per token is the priority.
API Examples
Python
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="minimax-m3",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)JavaScript / Node.js
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "minimax-m3",
messages: [
{ role: "user", content: "Hello" }
]
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);cURL
curl https://api.apiyihe.org/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "minimax-m3",
"messages": [
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
}'Supported Features
| Vision / Image Input | ❌ Not Available |
| Audio / Voice Input | ✅ Supported |
| Function Calling | ❌ Not Available |
| JSON Mode | ❌ Not Available |
| Streaming | ✅ Supported |
| Fine-Tuning | ❌ Not Available |
| Multimodal | ❌ Not Available |
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| MMLU | Not Publicly Available |
| GPQA | Not Publicly Available |
| SWE-Bench | Not Publicly Available |
| HumanEval | Not Publicly Available |
| GSM8K | Not Publicly Available |
| MATH | Not Publicly Available |
| MMMU | Not Publicly Available |
Pricing History
MiniMax M3 was released in 2026-05 by MiniMax and is currently publicly available via AI API Hub.
Current Pricing: $0.30 per 1M input tokens · $1.18 per 1M output tokens. Pay-as-you-go with no minimum commitment.
Pricing Model: Token-based billing (pay per use). No subscription fees. No hidden costs.
💡 MiniMax occasionally updates pricing. AI API Hub reflects current pricing in real-time. All prices in USD. Pay with USDT or USDC — no currency conversion fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MiniMax M3?
MiniMax M3 is MiniMax's current minimax model. MiniMax's latest model. 256K context window with strong multilingual and audio capabilities. It offers a 256K context window and supports Large Context, Multilingual, Audio. You can access it through AI API Hub using USDT or USDC — no credit card required.
How much does MiniMax M3 cost?
MiniMax M3 is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.18 per 1M output tokens, billed pay-as-you-go with no minimum. Through AI API Hub you can start with as little as $5 and scale from there.
MiniMax M3 vs GPT-5.5?
They're built for different jobs. MiniMax M3 costs $0.30/1M input with a 256K window; GPT-5.5 runs $5.00/1M input with 256K. MiniMax M3 is the more cost-effective pick and still brings latest minimax. See the full side-by-side at /compare/minimax-m3-vs-gpt-5.5/.
MiniMax M3 context window?
MiniMax M3 has a 256K context window, capable of processing up to 256,000 tokens in a single request. Maximum output tokens: 8,192.
Does MiniMax M3 support function calling?
No, MiniMax M3 does not natively support function calling. For function calling use cases, consider MiniMax's flagship models.
Is MiniMax M3 multimodal?
No, MiniMax M3 is a text-only model. For multimodal use cases, consider models with vision/audio capabilities.
MiniMax M3 API rate limits?
MiniMax M3 rate limits: 5K RPM. Higher tier plans offer increased throughput. For high-volume production use, consider MiniMax's faster variant models.
How to access MiniMax M3 API?
Access MiniMax M3 through AI API Hub: (1) Register at api.apiyihe.org/register?aff=8JZC, (2) Deposit USDT/USDC, (3) Get your API key instantly, (4) Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint https://api.apiyihe.org/v1 with model name "minimax-m3". Start building in under 30 seconds.