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MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs Mercury 3
Mercury 3 is 1.6× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis.
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| MiniMax M3.1 Flash | Mercury 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Inception |
| Input $/1M | $0.150 | $0.100 |
| Output $/1M | $0.600 | $0.350 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.262 | $0.163 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Max output | 524K | 131K |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash if…
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose Mercury 3 if…
- Costs less per token — $0.163 vs $0.262 blended
FAQ
Which is better, MiniMax M3.1 Flash or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is MiniMax M3.1 Flash cheaper than Mercury 3?
Mercury 3 is cheaper: $0.163 versus $0.262 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.150 vs $0.100. Output alone: $0.600 vs $0.350.
What context windows do MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Mercury 3 have?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash: 1,000,000 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Mercury 3?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is made by MiniMax. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.
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