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MiniMax-M3 Cost Calculator - Wandb

Calculate the cost of using MiniMax-M3 from Wandb for your AI applications

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MiniMax-M3 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 262,144 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00023000
Output Cost$0.00096000
Total Cost$0.001190

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000002300 per token
Output: $0.0000009600 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Vision

Limits

Max Input Tokens262,144
Max Tokens262,144

About MiniMax-M3

MiniMax-M3 is a chat model from Wandb, one of 35 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.23 per 1M input tokens and $0.96 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1034 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 68% of models in this category. MiniMax-M3 supports vision, prompt caching — one of only 7 chat models with this combination. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 37% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.23 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.96 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens262,144
Maximum Total Tokens262,144

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 262,144 input tokens.

Model Capabilities

Vision - Process and understand images
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts

How MiniMax-M3 Pricing Compares

At $0.23 per 1M input tokens and $0.96 per 1M output tokens, MiniMax-M3 ranks 1034 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 68% of models in this category.

MiniMax-M3 is one of 35 Wandb chat models, one of only 7 chat models combining prompt caching, vision. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 37% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs MiniMax-M3
gpt-5.4-nanoAzure$0.20$1.25-13%
gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17Azure$0.20$1.25-13%
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07Azure$0.28$2.20+20%

Alternatives to MiniMax-M3

Similar chat models from other providers

Azure
gpt-5.4-nano
$0.20/1M input
-13% vs MiniMax-M3
Azure
gpt-5-mini
$0.25/1M input
+9% vs MiniMax-M3
Azure
gpt-5.6-luna
$0.20/1M input
-13% vs MiniMax-M3

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MiniMax-M3 cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano?

No. MiniMax-M3 costs $0.23 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.4-nano costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.4-nano 13% more affordable for input. However, MiniMax-M3 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does MiniMax-M3 pricing compare to the average chat model?

MiniMax-M3 input pricing is $0.23 per 1M tokens, which is 55% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 1034 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 68% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.96 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes MiniMax-M3 different from other Wandb models?

Among Wandb's 35 chat models, MiniMax-M3 ranks 19 by input cost. Its combination of prompt caching, vision is shared by only 6 other chat models.

What are the best alternatives to MiniMax-M3?

The most comparable chat models to MiniMax-M3 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-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.28/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini 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 do I calculate MiniMax-M3 costs?

MiniMax-M3 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 $0.23 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.96.