Model comparison
MiniMax M3 vs MiniMax M2.7
- Input
- $0.60
- Output
- $2.40
- Context
- 1M
- Released
- 2026-06-01
- Input
- $0.30 / 1M tokens
- Output
- $1.20 / 1M tokens
- Context
- 205K
- Released
- 2026-03-18
MiniMax M2.7 is cheaper on input tokens ($0.3 vs $0.6 per 1M, 2×); MiniMax M3 has the larger context window (1M vs 205K).
Specs and pricing side by side
| Spec | MiniMax M3 | MiniMax M2.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | MiniMaxsame |
| Released | 2026-06-01 | 2026-03-18 |
| Context window | 1M | 205K |
| Max output | not published | 131K |
| Input price | $0.60 | $0.30 / 1M tokens |
| Output price | $2.40 | $1.20 / 1M tokens |
| Parameters | ~428B total / ~23B active | 230B total / 10B active (MoE) |
| License | MiniMax Community License | MiniMax Non-Commercial License (open weights; commercial use needs separate authorization) |
| Weights | Open weights | Open weightssame |
| Modalities | Text, Vision, Video | Text |
| Knowledge cutoff | not published | Not publicly disclosed |
Benchmarks both models report
These two models have no benchmark in common in our registry, so there is no like-for-like score to compare. See each model’s own results: MiniMax M3, MiniMax M2.7.
Which one should you pick?
Pick MiniMax M3 if…
- You need the longer context (1M vs 205K).
- You need Vision / Video input, which MiniMax M2.7 lacks.
- Your use case is: long-horizon agentic coding and software engineering.
Pick MiniMax M2.7 if…
- Cost matters: input tokens cost 2× less ($0.3 vs $0.6 per 1M).
- Your use case is: autonomous software-engineering agents: debugging, refactoring, and multi-file code changes.
FAQ
Which is better, MiniMax M3 or MiniMax M2.7?
MiniMax M2.7 is cheaper on input tokens ($0.3 vs $0.6 per 1M, 2×); MiniMax M3 has the larger context window (1M vs 205K). 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 M2.7?
MiniMax M3: $0.60 input, $2.40 output. MiniMax M2.7: $0.30 / 1M tokens input, $1.20 / 1M tokens output (list API prices as published by each maker).
What are the context windows of MiniMax M3 and MiniMax M2.7?
MiniMax M3 offers 1M; MiniMax M2.7 offers 205K with up to 131K output.
Is MiniMax M3 newer than MiniMax M2.7?
MiniMax M3 was released 2026-06-01; MiniMax M2.7 was released 2026-03-18.