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MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs Gemini 3.6 Flash
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is 5.7× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.6 Flash accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| MiniMax M3.1 Flash | Gemini 3.6 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | |
| Input $/1M | $0.150 | $0.750 |
| Output $/1M | $0.600 | $3.75 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.262 | $1.50 |
| Context window | 1M | 1.0M |
| Max output | 524K | 66K |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash if…
- Costs less per token — $0.262 vs $1.50 blended
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose Gemini 3.6 Flash if…
- Larger context window (1.0M)
FAQ
Which is better, MiniMax M3.1 Flash or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Gemini 3.6 Flash, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is MiniMax M3.1 Flash cheaper than Gemini 3.6 Flash?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is cheaper: $0.262 versus $1.50 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.150 vs $0.750. Output alone: $0.600 vs $3.75.
What context windows do MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Gemini 3.6 Flash have?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash: 1,000,000 tokens. Gemini 3.6 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Gemini 3.6 Flash?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is made by MiniMax. Gemini 3.6 Flash is made by Google.
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