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  5. Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)vsMiniMax M2
Updated Sep 2026

Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)vsMiniMax M2

Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) has a larger context window than MiniMax M2 (262K tokens vs 205K tokens).

Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) and MiniMax M2 compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecLing 3.0 Flash VL (free)MiniMax M2
Input priceFreeFree
Output priceFreeFree
Context window262K tokens205K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedSep 2026Oct 2025
Our Verdict
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)
MiniMax M2
MiniMax M2Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
MiniMax M2
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

1 host

Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNovitabf16$0 in·$0 out·262k·100% up
MiniMax M2

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) is developed by inclusionAI while MiniMax M2 is developed by MiniMax. Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) has a 262K token context window vs MiniMax M2's 205K. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) and MiniMax M2 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 2 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) costs $0/M input tokens and MiniMax M2 costs $0/M input tokens. MiniMax M2 is $0.00/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) and MiniMax M2 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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