MiniMax M3 API: The 2026 Developer Guide

Published 2026-07-20 · NovAI Team

MiniMax M3 is the newest flagship in the MiniMax M-series. Here's the pricing, the full lineup, and how to call it from anywhere.

MiniMax M-Series Pricing (per 1M tokens)

M3 is the most capable, at a modest premium over M2.7. All are on NovAI at the upstream price with 0% markup.

Quickstart

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="nvai-your-key",
    base_url="https://aiapi-pro.com/v1"
)

resp = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="minimax-m3",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)

Why MiniMax M3

• Strong long-context handling for document and agent workloads.
• Competitive pricing — under $0.36/1M input.
• OpenAI-compatible, ~75ms from Asia via Hong Kong servers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the MiniMax M3 API cost?

MiniMax M3 costs $0.352 per 1M input tokens and $1.41 per 1M output tokens through NovAI, at the upstream price with 0% platform markup.

What's the difference between MiniMax M2.5, M2.7, and M3?

M3 is the newest and most capable, at $0.352/$1.41 per 1M. M2.7 is $0.3/$1.198 and M2.5 is $0.282/$1.128. Higher tiers trade a small price increase for better quality.

How do I access MiniMax M3 without a Chinese account?

Register at NovAI with any email and call minimax-m3 through the OpenAI-compatible endpoint at https://aiapi-pro.com/v1. No Chinese phone or Alipay needed.