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One table to see how minimax-m3 (MiniMax) and glm-5.3-flash (Z.AI) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- glm-5.3-flash has the lower input price, 88% cheaper than minimax-m3.
- glm-5.3-flash has the lower output price, 90% cheaper than minimax-m3.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | minimax-m3 | glm-5.3-flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Z.AI |
| Type | Text | Text |
| Input price | ¥6.8238 | ¥0.8028 |
| Output price | ¥27.2952 | ¥2.676 |
| Cache read | ¥0.6824 | ¥0.1606 |
| Cache write | ¥0 | — |
| 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
MiniMax 系列首款多模态版本，支持图像与视频输入。长上下文推理成本更低、响应更快，可胜任多步 Agent 流程与 Computer Use 场景。
glm-5.3-flash
GLM-5.3 系列 Flash 档，原生多模态，面向高效编程与长链路 Agent，长上下文稳定，适合生产级应用。
FAQ
- Which is cheaper, minimax-m3 or glm-5.3-flash?
- glm-5.3-flash has the lower input price, 88% cheaper than minimax-m3.
- Can I call minimax-m3 and glm-5.3-flash 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.