GLM-5.3-Flash vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash: Pricing and Specs
GLM-5.3-Flash $0.15 / $0.50 vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash $0.15 / $0.60 per 1M tokens in / out.
| GLM-5.3-Flash | MiniMax M3.1 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Z.ai | MiniMax |
| Input, per 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Output, per 1M tokens | $0.50 | $0.60 |
| Context window | 1M tokens z.ai | 1M tokens minimax.io |
| Max output | 128K tokens z.ai | Not published in the docs we read |
| Input types | Video, Image, Text, File z.ai | Not published in the docs we read |
| Output types | Text z.ai | Not published in the docs we read |
| Price checked | Nov 9, 2026 z.ai | Nov 9, 2026 minimax.io |
| Tracked changes | 0 | 0 |
Facts side by side from each maker's own pages. No score and no verdict.
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Questions
Which is cheaper, GLM-5.3-Flash or MiniMax M3.1 Flash
They list the same price: $0.15 per 1M input tokens.
What do 1M input and 1M output tokens cost on each
GLM-5.3-Flash: $0.65. MiniMax M3.1 Flash: $0.75. Listed standard prices, before caching or batch discounts.
What context window does each have
GLM-5.3-Flash: 1M tokens. MiniMax M3.1 Flash: 1M tokens. From each maker's docs.
Who makes GLM-5.3-Flash and MiniMax M3.1 Flash
GLM-5.3-Flash is made by Z.ai. MiniMax M3.1 Flash is made by MiniMax.