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Moondream 3 Preview vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash

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
Moondream 3 PreviewMiniMax M3.1 Flash
ProviderMoondreamMiniMax
Input $/1M$0.300$0.150
Output $/1M$2.50$0.600
Blended $/1M$0.850$0.262
Context window32K1M
Max output4K524K
ReleasedOct 2026Oct 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Moondream 3 Preview if…
  • Open weights — self-hostable
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)
FAQ
Which is better, Moondream 3 Preview or MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Moondream 3 Preview and MiniMax M3.1 Flash, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Moondream 3 Preview cheaper than MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is cheaper: $0.262 versus $0.850 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.300 vs $0.150. Output alone: $2.50 vs $0.600.
What context windows do Moondream 3 Preview and MiniMax M3.1 Flash have?
Moondream 3 Preview: 32,000 tokens. MiniMax M3.1 Flash: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Moondream 3 Preview and MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
Moondream 3 Preview is made by Moondream. MiniMax M3.1 Flash is made by MiniMax.
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