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minimax-m3:batch Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using minimax-m3:batch from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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minimax-m3:batch Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 524,288 tokens

Max: 471,859 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00030000
Output Cost$0.001200
Total Cost$0.001500

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000003000 per token
Output: $0.00000120 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens524,288
Max Output Tokens471,859
Max Tokens471,859

About minimax-m3:batch

minimax-m3:batch is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 441 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1264 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 60% of models in this category. minimax-m3:batch supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 524K-token context window is in the top 22% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.30 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$1.20 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens524,288
Maximum Output Tokens471,859
Maximum Total Tokens471,859

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 524,288 input tokens. The maximum output length is 471,859 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
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How minimax-m3:batch Pricing Compares

At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, minimax-m3:batch ranks 1264 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 60% of models in this category.

minimax-m3:batch is one of 441 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 524K-token context window places it in the top 22% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs minimax-m3:batch
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.30$2.500%
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75+10%
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75+10%

Alternatives to minimax-m3:batch

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AWS Bedrock
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.30/1M input
0% vs minimax-m3:batch
AWS Bedrock
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
+10% vs minimax-m3:batch
AWS Bedrock
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
+10% vs minimax-m3:batch
AWS Bedrock
us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
+10% vs minimax-m3:batch
Azure
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
$0.28/1M input
-8% vs minimax-m3:batch

Frequently Asked Questions

Is minimax-m3:batch cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. minimax-m3:batch costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, minimax-m3:batch may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

minimax-m3:batch input pricing is $0.30 per 1M tokens, which is 42% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 1264 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 60% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes minimax-m3:batch different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 441 chat models, minimax-m3:batch ranks 164 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to minimax-m3:batch?

The most comparable chat models to minimax-m3:batch are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M 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:batch's context window?

minimax-m3:batch supports up to 524,288 input tokens, placing it in the top 22% of chat models by context window size (rank 650 of 3025). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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How do I calculate minimax-m3:batch costs?

minimax-m3:batch 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 $0.30 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.20.