--- title: "minimax-m3.1-flash - Model Details & Comparison" description: "minimax-m3.1-flash from Kyma: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/kyma/minimax-m3.1-flash" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/kyma/minimax-m3.1-flash.md" --- # minimax-m3.1-flash - Model Details & Comparison > minimax-m3.1-flash from Kyma: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About minimax-m3.1-flash minimax-m3.1-flash is a chat model from Kyma, one of 83 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.81 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1237 out of 4042 chat models by cost and cheaper than 69% of models in this category. minimax-m3.1-flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 15% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Kyma Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **524,288 Max Output Tokens.** - **$0.20 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.81 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities minimax-m3.1-flash supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema. ## minimax-m3.1-flash Pricing Overview At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.81 per 1M output tokens, minimax-m3.1-flash ranks 1237 out of 4042 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 69% of models in this category. minimax-m3.1-flash is one of 83 Kyma chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 15% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to minimax-m3.1-flash with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | | gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | | gpt-5-mini | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 | | gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 | | gpt-5.6-luna | Azure | $0.20 | $1.20 | - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano.md) - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17.md) - [Compare gpt-5-mini](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini.md) - [Compare gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07.md) - [Compare gpt-5.6-luna](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-luna.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate minimax-m3.1-flash costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/kyma/model/minimax-m3.1-flash.md) - [All Kyma pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/kyma.md) ## FAQ ### Is minimax-m3.1-flash cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano? No. minimax-m3.1-flash costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.4-nano costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.4-nano 1% more affordable for input. However, minimax-m3.1-flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does minimax-m3.1-flash pricing compare to the average chat model? minimax-m3.1-flash input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 66% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 1237 out of 4042 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 69% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.81 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80. ### What makes minimax-m3.1-flash different from other Kyma models? Among Kyma's 83 chat models, minimax-m3.1-flash ranks 16 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to minimax-m3.1-flash? The most comparable chat models to minimax-m3.1-flash are: gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.25/1M 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-m3.1-flash's context window? minimax-m3.1-flash supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 15% of chat models by context window size (rank 418 of 4003). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate minimax-m3.1-flash costs? minimax-m3.1-flash 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 $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.81. ## Related Resources - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/kyma/minimax-m3.1-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/kyma/minimax-m3.1-flash) for AI/LLM consumption.*