What is the difference between DeepSeek R1 and MiniMax M3?

DeepSeek R1 is developed by DeepSeek while MiniMax M3 is developed by MiniMax. DeepSeek R1 has a 128K token context window vs MiniMax M3's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 52 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, DeepSeek R1 or MiniMax M3?

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek R1 and MiniMax M3 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 52 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does DeepSeek R1 cost compared to MiniMax M3?

DeepSeek R1 costs $0.55/M input tokens and MiniMax M3 costs $0.3/M input tokens. MiniMax M3 is $0.25/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 DeepSeek R1 and MiniMax M3 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek R1 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.

Updated Jun 2026

DeepSeek R1vsMiniMax M3

MiniMax M3 is cheaper than DeepSeek R1 at $0.3/M vs $0.55/M input tokens.

DeepSeek R1 and MiniMax M3 compared across 52 shared prompts
Spec	DeepSeek R1	MiniMax M3
Input price	$0.55/M tokens	$0.3/M tokens
Output price	$2.19/M tokens	$1.2/M tokens
Context window	128K tokens	1.0M tokens
Weights	Open	Open
Free API (OpenRouter)	No	No
Released	Feb 2025	Jun 2026