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Gemini 3 Flash Preview (batch) vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)

MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) is free to use, against $0.563 per million tokens. Gemini 3 Flash Preview (batch) accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (batch)MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)
ProviderGoogleMiniMax
Input $/1M$0.250Free
Output $/1M$1.50Free
Blended $/1M$0.563Free
Context window1.0M1M
Max output66K524K
ReleasedDec 2025Oct 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Gemini 3 Flash Preview (batch) if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) if…
  • Costs less per token — Free vs $0.563 blended
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3 Flash Preview (batch) or MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3 Flash Preview (batch) and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free), so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 3 Flash Preview (batch) cheaper than MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) is cheaper: Free versus $0.563 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.250 vs Free. Output alone: $1.50 vs Free.
What context windows do Gemini 3 Flash Preview (batch) and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) have?
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (batch): 1,048,576 tokens. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free): 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3 Flash Preview (batch) and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (batch) is made by Google. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) is made by MiniMax.
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