MiniMax M3 (batch) API pricing
1 provider serves MiniMax M3 (batch). MiniMax M3 (batch) is a proprietary API model, up to 524K context. Prices below are per 1M tokens, cheapest input first.
Refreshed 2026-08-15 · list prices from provider APIs| Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | Cache read $/1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter marketplace quote | $0.150 | $0.600output floor | $0.030 | 524K | Use |
The cheapest way to run MiniMax M3 (batch)
On an illustrative 70M-input / 30M-output monthly workload, today's lowest listed cost is roughly $28.50/month, at OpenRouter. Input-heavy, output-heavy and cache-heavy workloads can produce different winners. Use the live mix calculator below rather than combining floors from two different providers. It is API-only, so the table above is your full set of options. Run your own numbers in the breakeven calculator, or read the breakeven math.
Your actual monthly cost
Cache read uses the listed cache rate where available; otherwise it falls back to normal input price. Batch, write-cache, volume and negotiated discounts are excluded.
Related models
| Model | Cheapest in $/1M | Cheapest out $/1M | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax M2.1 | $0.270 | $1.20 | 6 |
| MiniMax M2.5 | $0.300 | $1.10 | 6 |
| MiniMax M2 | $0.255 | $1.02 | 6 |
| MiniMax M2.7 | $0.255 | $0.550 | 4 |
| MiniMax M3 | $0.300 | $1.20 | 3 |
FAQ
What is the cheapest API for MiniMax M3 (batch)?
As of 2026-08-15, the lowest input price for MiniMax M3 (batch) is OpenRouter at $0.150 per 1M input tokens. The lowest output price is OpenRouter at $0.600 per 1M output tokens. The cheapest provider for a real workload depends on its input/output mix.
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