What is the difference between Grok 3 Beta and MiniMax M1?

Grok 3 Beta is developed by xAI while MiniMax M1 is developed by MiniMax. Grok 3 Beta has a 131K token context window vs MiniMax M1's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Grok 3 Beta or MiniMax M1?

It depends on your use case. Grok 3 Beta and MiniMax M1 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Grok 3 Beta cost compared to MiniMax M1?

Grok 3 Beta costs $2/M input tokens and MiniMax M1 costs $0.3/M input tokens. MiniMax M1 is $1.70/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 Grok 3 Beta and MiniMax M1 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Grok 3 Beta and MiniMax M1 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 2025

Grok 3 BetavsMiniMax M1

MiniMax M1 is cheaper than Grok 3 Beta at $0.3/M vs $2/M input tokens.

Grok 3 Beta and MiniMax M1 compared across 53 shared prompts
Spec	Grok 3 Beta	MiniMax M1
Input price	$2/M tokens	$0.3/M tokens
Output price	$4/M tokens	$1.65/M tokens
Context window	131K tokens	1.0M tokens
Parameters	Not disclosed	456B (45.9B active)
Weights	—	Open
Free API (OpenRouter)	No	No
Released	Apr 2025	Jun 2025
GPQA	High	Competitive