MiniMax M3

minimax/minimax-m3

MiniMax-M3 is a multimodal foundation model from MiniMax. It supports text, image, and video inputs with text output, a 1M-token context window, and is suited for long-horizon agentic work, coding,...

InputImageTextVideo
OutputText
Input / Outputclub$0.318 / $1.272per 1M tokens · USD
Context window1Mtoken
Maximum output512Ktoken

Pricing

Current model usage rates. Choose your plan to see its published prices.

Pricing
UsagePricing
InputUS$0.318/ 1M token
Cache readUS$0.0636/ 1M token
OutputUS$1.272/ 1M token

Membership and model usage are billed separately. Compare plans

Capabilities

Input
ImageTextVideo
Output
Text
Context window
1,048,576 token
Maximum output
512,000 token

Providers

Model supply available through Vecbase.

Via OpenRouter

Access is subject to your account’s permissions and model availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is MiniMax M3, and who develops it?

MiniMax M3 is a model from minimax. Its model ID on Vecbase is minimax/minimax-m3. MiniMax-M3 is a multimodal foundation model from MiniMax. It supports text, image, and video inputs with text output, a 1M-token context window, and is suited for long-horizon agentic work, coding,...

How much does MiniMax M3 cost on Vecbase?

For MiniMax M3, the Club plan lists USD 0.318 per 1 million input tokens and USD 1.272 per 1 million output tokens, as of 10/17/2026, 6:37:05 PM UTC. See the pricing table for cache rates, input-length tiers and other usage types. Membership fees are separate.

How many tokens fit in MiniMax M3’s context window?

MiniMax M3 has a context window of 1,048,576 tokens. Input and output must fit within the limits of the API you use.

What is the maximum output length for MiniMax M3?

MiniMax M3 can generate up to 512,000 tokens per response. Your API or request settings may set a lower limit.

Can MiniMax M3 call tools in an agent workflow?

Yes. MiniMax M3 supports tool calling. Your application provides the tool definitions and runs the tools the model requests.

Does MiniMax M3 support structured outputs?

Yes. MiniMax M3 supports structured output. Set the required format in your API request and check the returned data before using it.

Which input and output formats does MiniMax M3 support?

MiniMax M3 accepts Image, Text, and Video and produces Text.

Which providers make MiniMax M3 available through Vecbase?

Vecbase offers MiniMax M3 through OpenRouter. Availability may vary by provider.

Which model ID should an agent use to request MiniMax M3?

Use minimax/minimax-m3 as the model identifier for MiniMax M3. See Vecbase’s API documentation for authentication, required inputs and supported request formats.

What does an agent need to access MiniMax M3 through Vecbase?

To use MiniMax M3, you need an authenticated account with the required permissions, sufficient balance and the relevant capability enabled. See the documentation for setup.

Is a release date available for MiniMax M3?

We do not yet have a confirmed release date for MiniMax M3.

Which models can I compare with MiniMax M3 on Vecbase?

You can compare MiniMax M3 with MiniMax M2-her (minimax/minimax-m2-her), Vecbase Flash (vecbase-1.0-lite), and Vecbase (vecbase-1.0). Check their capabilities and prices to find the best fit for your task.