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Published Date: July 16, 2026

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MiniMax-M3 debuts, eclipsing GPT-5.5 and Gemini 3.1 Pro on key benchmark performance for just 5-10% of the cost

The MiniMax-M3 large language model has been released, offering high performance at a lower cost.

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The MiniMax-M3 large language model has been released, offering high performance at a lower cost. It provides a 1-million-token context window and native multimodality, comparable to other leading models. The model's pricing starts at $20 per month, significantly lower than its competitors. This could make it an attractive option for enterprises looking for affordable AI solutions. The company plans to make the model available under an open source license, allowing for free downloading and customization, which is expected to be available in the next 10 days.

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