Claude 2 vs 
MiniMax M3
MiniMax M3 is cheaper than Claude 2 at $0.3/M vs $11.02/M input tokens.
Simple Falling Object Game
Catch the falling object. Paddle at the bottom, score at the top, one file.
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Which answer wins?
Written rounds
2 promptsSeven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.
Claude 2: Here is a 7-ingredient recipe for a sweet dish I'll call "Cinnamon Apple Surprise": Cinnamon Apple Surprise Ingredients: 3 apples, cored and sliced 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 refrigerated pie crust Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F.
MiniMax M3: 🌟 Sun-Kissed Honey Glazed Carrots 🌟 A sweet-savory side dish that turns humble carrots into a glossy, crowd-pleasing showstopper. Ingredients (7 Pantry Staples) Carrots – 1 lb, peeled and cut into 2-inch diagonal pieces Butter – 3 tablespoons Honey – 2 tablespoons Garlic – 3 cloves, minced Salt – ½ teaspoon Black…
One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.
Claude 2: Here is a 1-month beginner health and longevity plan focused on diet, exercise, and sleep: Diet: Eliminate sugary drinks and limit sweets. Replace with water and fruits. Eat more veggies. Aim for 1-2 cups with each meal. Focus on dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots. Increase fiber intake.
MiniMax M3: 🌱 Your 1-Month Health & Longevity Starter Plan The best plan is one you can actually stick to. This 4-week guide focuses on three foundational pillars — the ones with the biggest impact on how you feel today and how well you age over decades. Each week builds gently on the last.
Price and specs
| Spec | Claude 2 | MiniMax M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $11.02/M tokens | $0.3/M tokens |
| Output price | $32.68/M tokens | $1.2/M tokens |
| Context window | 100K tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | — | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Jun 2026 |
| At 10M a month | $110 | $3.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Claude 2
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
MiniMax M313 hosts
- CoreWeavefp4$0.23 in$0.96 out262k98.5% up
- GMI Cloudfp8$0.24 in$0.96 out1M99.2% up
- DeepInfrafp8$0.28 in$1.10 out524k99.9% up
- AtlasCloudfp8$0.30 in$1.20 out524k99.6% up
- MiniMaxfp8$0.30 in$1.20 out524k99.7% up
- Novitafp8$0.30 in$1.20 out1M99.4% up
7 more hostsFewer hosts
- Parasailfp8$0.30 in$1.20 out1M99.9% up
- StreamLakefp8$0.30 in$1.20 out1M98.7% up
- Together$0.30 in$1.20 out524k99.3% up
- Venicefp8$0.30 in$1.20 out524k97.2% up
- SambaNova$0.60 in$2.40 out1M96.3% up
- ModelRunfp4$0.75 in$3.00 out1M98.1% up
- MaraDegraded on OpenRouter when checked, 6 Oct 2026$0.60 in$2.40 out1M93.3% up
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Claude 2 and MiniMax M3?
Claude 2 is developed by Anthropic while MiniMax M3 is developed by MiniMax. Claude 2 has a 100K token context window vs MiniMax M3's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 5 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Claude 2 or MiniMax M3?
It depends on your use case. Claude 2 and MiniMax M3 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 5 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does Claude 2 cost compared to MiniMax M3?
Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens and MiniMax M3 costs $0.3/M input tokens. MiniMax M3 is $10.72/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
How can I compare Claude 2 and MiniMax M3 on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude 2 and MiniMax M3 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.
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