Model comparison
MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs Gemini 3.7 Flash
- Input
- $0.15
- Output
- $0.60
- Context
- 1M
- Released
- 2026-10-19
- Input
- $0.75
- Output
- $3.75
- Context
- 1M
- Released
- 2026-08-13
MiniMax M3.1 Flash scores higher on 2 of the 2 benchmarks both models report; MiniMax M3.1 Flash is cheaper on input tokens ($0.2 vs $0.8 per 1M, 5×).
Specs and pricing side by side
| Spec | MiniMax M3.1 Flash | Gemini 3.7 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | |
| Released | 2026-10-19 | 2026-08-13 |
| Context window | 1M | 1Msame |
| Max output | not published | 64K |
| Input price | $0.15 | $0.75 |
| Output price | $0.60 | $3.75 |
| Parameters | not published | Not disclosed |
| License | Proprietary | Proprietarysame |
| Weights | API only | API onlysame |
| Modalities | Text, Vision | Text, Vision, Audio, Video |
| Knowledge cutoff | not published | March 2026 |
Benchmarks both models report
| Benchmark | MiniMax M3.1 Flash | Gemini 3.7 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| DeepSWE v1.1 | 73.7% | 65.3% |
| OSWorld 2.0 | 61.7% | 47.9% |
Scores are as published by each maker or its cited source; harness, reasoning effort and date can differ between rows, so treat small gaps as ties. Sources are listed on each model page.
Which one should you pick?
Pick MiniMax M3.1 Flash if…
- You care about DeepSWE v1.1, OSWorld 2.0 (it scores higher on 2 shared benchmarks).
- Cost matters: input tokens cost 5× less ($0.2 vs $0.8 per 1M).
- Your use case is: high-volume coding agents where cost per task matters more than a top leaderboard score.
Pick Gemini 3.7 Flash if…
- You need Audio / Video input, which MiniMax M3.1 Flash lacks.
- Your use case is: reach for it for agentic coding loops that run long tool-using tasks to completion.
FAQ
Which is better, MiniMax M3.1 Flash or Gemini 3.7 Flash?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash scores higher on 2 of the 2 benchmarks both models report; MiniMax M3.1 Flash is cheaper on input tokens ($0.2 vs $0.8 per 1M, 5×). The better pick depends on whether you value benchmark scores, price per token, context length or openness for your workload.
How much cheaper is MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash: $0.15 input, $0.60 output. Gemini 3.7 Flash: $0.75 input, $3.75 output (list API prices as published by each maker).
What are the context windows of MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Gemini 3.7 Flash?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash offers 1M; Gemini 3.7 Flash offers 1M with up to 64K output.
Is MiniMax M3.1 Flash newer than Gemini 3.7 Flash?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash was released 2026-10-19; Gemini 3.7 Flash was released 2026-08-13.