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Gemini 3.6 Flash vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) is free to use, against $1.50 per million tokens. Gemini 3.6 Flash accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Gemini 3.6 Flash | MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | |
| Input $/1M | $0.750 | Free |
| Output $/1M | $3.75 | Free |
| Blended $/1M | $1.50 | Free |
| Context window | 1.0M | 1M |
| Max output | 66K | 524K |
| Released | Jul 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Choose Gemini 3.6 Flash if…
- Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) if…
- Costs less per token — Free vs $1.50 blended
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3.6 Flash or MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3.6 Flash and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free), so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 3.6 Flash cheaper than MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) is cheaper: Free versus $1.50 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.750 vs Free. Output alone: $3.75 vs Free.
What context windows do Gemini 3.6 Flash and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) have?
Gemini 3.6 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free): 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3.6 Flash and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
Gemini 3.6 Flash is made by Google. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) is made by MiniMax.
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