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One table to see how minimax-m3.1-flash (MiniMax) and kimi-k3 (Moonshot) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- minimax-m3.1-flash has the lower input price, 99% cheaper than kimi-k3.
- minimax-m3.1-flash has the lower output price, 95% cheaper than kimi-k3.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | minimax-m3.1-flash | kimi-k3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Moonshot |
| Type | Text | Text |
| Input price | ¥0.095 | ¥15.7637 |
| Output price | ¥3.8 | ¥78.8183 |
| Cache read | ¥0.95 | ¥1.5764 |
| Capabilities | 文本 | 文本 · 多模态 |
| Endpoints | 1 | 1 |
Platform prices per million tokens (image / video models use their own units); your invoice is authoritative.
minimax-m3.1-flash
MiniMax-M3.1-Flash 是 MiniMax 推出的原生多模态 Agent 模型，支持文本、图片和视频输入，输出文本，具备 100 万 token 上下文窗口。模型面向 Agent 推理、工具调用、编程和长上下文任务，支持交错思维链与可调思考深度。
kimi-k3
多模态推理模型，面向复杂编程、知识工作与长程 Agent 流程。擅长在大型代码库里调用工具、调试，并读取图像、日志与测试反馈来修正结果。
FAQ
- Which is cheaper, minimax-m3.1-flash or kimi-k3?
- minimax-m3.1-flash has the lower input price, 99% cheaper than kimi-k3.
- Can I call minimax-m3.1-flash and kimi-k3 through the same API?
- Yes. Both are served through EasyAPI's OpenAI-compatible API. Point base_url at EasyAPI and swap the model name; no separate vendor accounts needed.