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minimax-m3 Cost Calculator - Streamlake

Calculate the cost of using minimax-m3 from Streamlake for your AI applications

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minimax-m3 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,000,000 tokens

Max: 512,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00060000
Output Cost$0.002400
Total Cost$0.003000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000006000 per token
Output: $0.00000240 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,000,000
Max Output Tokens512,000

About minimax-m3

minimax-m3 is a chat model from Streamlake, one of 26 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2074 out of 4040 chat models by cost and cheaper than 48% of models in this category. minimax-m3 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 29% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.60 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$2.40 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,000,000
Maximum Output Tokens512,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,000,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 512,000 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts

How minimax-m3 Pricing Compares

At $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.40 per 1M output tokens, minimax-m3 ranks 2074 out of 4040 chat models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 48% of models in this category.

minimax-m3 is one of 26 Streamlake chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 29% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs minimax-m3
gpt-5.4-miniAzure$0.75$4.50+25%
gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17Azure$0.75$4.50+25%
FW-Kimi-K2.5Azure$0.66$3.30+10%

Alternatives to minimax-m3

Similar chat models from other providers

Azure
gpt-5.4-mini
$0.75/1M input
+25% vs minimax-m3
Azure
FW-Kimi-K2.5
$0.66/1M input
+10% vs minimax-m3
Azure
kimi-k2.6
$0.60/1M input
0% vs minimax-m3
Databricks
databricks-gemini-3-flash
$0.63/1M input
+4% vs minimax-m3

Frequently Asked Questions

Is minimax-m3 cheaper than gpt-5.4-mini?

Yes. minimax-m3 costs $0.60 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5.4-mini's $0.75 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

How does minimax-m3 pricing compare to the average chat model?

minimax-m3 input pricing is $0.60 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 2074 out of 4040 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 48% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80.

What makes minimax-m3 different from other Streamlake models?

Among Streamlake's 26 chat models, minimax-m3 ranks 15 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to minimax-m3?

The most comparable chat models to minimax-m3 are: gpt-5.4-mini from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); FW-Kimi-K2.5 from Azure ($0.66/1M input tokens); kimi-k2.6 from Azure ($0.60/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

How large is minimax-m3's context window?

minimax-m3 supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 29% of chat models by context window size (rank 815 of 3774). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate minimax-m3 costs?

minimax-m3 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.60 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.40.