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MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs Moondream 3 Preview
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is 3.2× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. MiniMax M3.1 Flash accepts the larger context window (1M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| MiniMax M3.1 Flash | Moondream 3 Preview | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Moondream |
| Input $/1M | $0.150 | $0.300 |
| Output $/1M | $0.600 | $2.50 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.262 | $0.850 |
| Context window | 1M | 32K |
| Max output | 524K | 4K |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash if…
- Costs less per token — $0.262 vs $0.850 blended
- Larger context window (1M)
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose Moondream 3 Preview if…
- Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, MiniMax M3.1 Flash or Moondream 3 Preview?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Moondream 3 Preview, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is MiniMax M3.1 Flash cheaper than Moondream 3 Preview?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is cheaper: $0.262 versus $0.850 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.150 vs $0.300. Output alone: $0.600 vs $2.50.
What context windows do MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Moondream 3 Preview have?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash: 1,000,000 tokens. Moondream 3 Preview: 32,000 tokens.
Who makes MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Moondream 3 Preview?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is made by MiniMax. Moondream 3 Preview is made by Moondream.
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