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Gemma 4 31B (free) vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)

MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) accepts the larger context window (1M).

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Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Gemma 4 31B (free)MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)
ProviderGoogleMiniMax
Input $/1MFreeFree
Output $/1MFreeFree
Blended $/1MFreeFree
Context window262K1M
Max output33K524K
ReleasedApr 2026Oct 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Gemma 4 31B (free) if…
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) if…
  • Larger context window (1M)
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Gemma 4 31B (free) or MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemma 4 31B (free) and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free), so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemma 4 31B (free) cheaper than MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
They cost the same on a blended 3:1 basis: Free per million tokens.
What context windows do Gemma 4 31B (free) and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) have?
Gemma 4 31B (free): 262,144 tokens. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free): 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Gemma 4 31B (free) and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
Gemma 4 31B (free) is made by Google. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) is made by MiniMax.
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