GPT-4.1vsMiniMax M3
MiniMax M3 is cheaper than GPT-4.1 at $0.3/M vs $2/M input tokens.
| Spec | GPT-4.1 | MiniMax M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $2/M tokens | $0.3/M tokens |
| Output price | $8/M tokens | $1.2/M tokens |
| Context window | 1.0M tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | Closed | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Jun 2026 |
Our Verdict
GPT-4.1
MiniMax M3Runner-up
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-4.1 has the edge: bigger model tier, major provider backing.
MiniMax M3 costs 6.7x less per token.
Too close to call
API pricing
Cost per 1M tokens
GPT-4.1
Input
$2.00
Output
$8.00
MiniMax M3
Input
$0.30
6.7× cheaper
Output
$1.20
6.7× cheaper
MiniMax M3 is cheaper on both: 6.7× input, 6.7× output.
Where to run it
14 hosts, cheapest first
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 9 Sep 2026.
Writing DNA
Style Comparison
Similarity
49%
MiniMax M3 uses 5.2x more emoji
GPT-4.1
MiniMax M3
58%Vocabulary55%
19wSentence Length24w
0.49Hedging0.52
8.8Bold5.2
5.8Lists3.0
0.22Emoji1.15
1.01Headings1.21
0.10Transitions0.02
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