MiniMax M3 API
MiniMax's chat model. Call it on 666 AI with the same API key as every other model. Pay as you go; prices follow the upstream in real time and this page updates hourly.
| Vendor | MiniMax |
| Type | chat |
| Price | $0.324 per 1M input tokens · $1.3 per 1M output tokens |
| Context window | 245K tokens |
| Live test | Passed our live test in the last 7 days · 4 supply routes, automatic failover |
| Latency (short request) | Median ~3s (5+ calls in the last 7 days) |
| Model ID (use this in your request) | MiniMaxAI/MiniMax-M3 |
How to call MiniMax M3
The API is OpenAI-compatible. Replace YOUR-ENDPOINT with the endpoint shown on your API Key page after you sign up, and YOUR-KEY with your key.
curl https://YOUR-ENDPOINT/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR-KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model": "MiniMaxAI/MiniMax-M3", "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]}'from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://YOUR-ENDPOINT/v1", api_key="YOUR-KEY")
r = client.chat.completions.create(
model="MiniMaxAI/MiniMax-M3",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}],
)
print(r.choices[0].message.content)Similar models — price comparison
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More models from MiniMax
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| H3 | $0.1755 per second |
| H3 Max | $0.108 per second |
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| Hailuo 3 Max | $0.108 per second |
| Music 2.6 | $0.2025 per call |
| Speech 2.8 Hd | $135 per 1M characters |
| Speech 2.8 Turbo | $81 per 1M characters |
FAQ
How much does the MiniMax M3 API cost?
On 666 AI, MiniMax M3 costs $0.324 per 1M input tokens · $1.3 per 1M output tokens. You pay only for what you use — no monthly fee. Prices follow the upstream in real time; this page updates every hour.
Can I use the official OpenAI SDK?
Yes. The API is OpenAI-compatible: in the OpenAI Python or Node.js SDK just change base_url and api_key, and set model to MiniMaxAI/MiniMax-M3.
How do I pay?
Bank card (including Google Pay / Apple Pay), USDT / ETH, or bank wire. Top up once and usage is deducted as you go.