MiniMax M3 API
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MiniMax M3 — next-gen MiniMax model via Mordiem (Morpheus marketplace).
About MiniMax M3
MiniMax M3 is a large language model developed by MiniMax. It's particularly well-suited for orchestrating tool-using agents that call APIs and external services, producing structured outputs for reliable data extraction, and handling large contexts of up to 200K tokens. Its 200K-token context window means you can pass in entire documents, codebases, or conversation histories without losing context. Developers choose MiniMax M3 when they need reliable, production-quality AI inference through a simple API — and on Qubax, it's available at a fraction of the cost of traditional providers.
In the broader AI landscape, MiniMax M3 sits among the capable offerings from MiniMax With agentic tool use, it competes with the most capable models on the market. What sets it apart on Qubax isn't just the model itself — it's the accessibility. Rather than dealing with enterprise contracts or traditional payment rails, you get instant access via an OpenAI-compatible endpoint. That means you can drop MiniMax M3 into Cursor, Cline, LangChain, or any framework that speaks the OpenAI protocol and start building immediately.
Qubax offers MiniMax M3 at competitive rates — just $0.360 per million input tokens and $1.44 per million output tokens. That pricing advantage compounds quickly at scale: a high-volume application sending millions of tokens per day can save significantly compared to using OpenRouter or the provider directly. And because Qubax runs on crypto-native infrastructure, you can pay with USDC, USDT, ETH, BTC, or 200+ other cryptocurrencies — no credit card or bank account required. New users even get $1 in free credits to test MiniMax M3 risk-free before committing.
Pricing
| Token Type | Qubax | OpenRouter | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.360 | $0.300 | — |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $1.44 | $1.20 | -20% |
Prices per 1 million tokens. Pay with 200+ cryptocurrencies.
Estimated Monthly Cost
Specifications
Use Cases
Capabilities
Quick Start
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.qubax.ai/v1",
api_key="qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY",
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="minimax-m3",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://api.qubax.ai/v1",
apiKey: "qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY",
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "minimax-m3",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);curl https://api.qubax.ai/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "minimax-m3",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'Get your API key from the dashboard. New users get $1 free credits.
Why use MiniMax M3 on Qubax?
Best Prices
Up to 99% off OpenRouter prices
Pay with Crypto
200+ coins (BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, USDC & more). No credit card needed.
OpenAI Compatible
Drop-in replacement. Works with Cline, Cursor, any tool.
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Compare MiniMax M3 with alternatives
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | vs MiniMax M3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax M3 | MiniMax | $0.360 | $1.44 | — |
| Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 405b (Morpheus Web) | Meta | $0.572 | $1.56 | More expensive |
| GPT 5 Mini | OpenAI | $0.242 | $1.94 | Cheaper |
| Kimi K3 | Moonshot AI | $0.520 | $0.494 | More expensive |
| Qwen 3.6 35B A3B (E2EE) | Alibaba | $0.213 | $0.639 | Cheaper |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the MiniMax M3 API cost?
On Qubax, MiniMax M3 costs $0.360 per 1M input tokens and $1.44 per 1M output tokens.
Is the MiniMax M3 API compatible with OpenAI?
Yes. Qubax provides an OpenAI-compatible API. You can use MiniMax M3 as a drop-in replacement by changing your base URL to https://api.qubax.ai/v1 and using your Qubax API key. It works with Cline, Cursor, OpenCode, Hermes Agent, and any tool that supports OpenAI APIs.
How do I pay for MiniMax M3 API usage?
Qubax uses prepaid crypto credits. Deposit USDC on the Base chain and your balance is automatically deducted as you use the API. New users get $1 in free credits to start. No credit card required.
What is the context window of MiniMax M3?
MiniMax M3 supports a context window of 200K tokens, allowing you to process large documents, codebases, or long conversations in a single request.
What can I build with MiniMax M3?
MiniMax M3 is versatile enough for a wide range of applications. You can use it to build autonomous agents that call external tools and APIs, generate structured JSON output for data pipelines, process long documents and entire codebases, and more. Because it's served through Qubax's OpenAI-compatible API, integration into existing apps, agents, or workflows takes just a few lines of code.
How fast is MiniMax M3 on Qubax?
MiniMax M3 on Qubax supports streaming responses, so tokens begin arriving in real time as they're generated. Latency depends on the provider and prompt complexity, but most requests start streaming within 200–800 milliseconds. Qubax routes requests through the Surplus Intelligence marketplace, which selects the fastest available compute provider for each request — so you get competitive latency at a lower price.
MiniMax M3 vs Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 405b (Morpheus Web): which should I choose?
MiniMax M3 by MiniMax and Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 405b (Morpheus Web) by Meta are both strong models in a similar price tier. MiniMax M3 is well-suited for general-purpose language tasks. Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 405b (Morpheus Web) comes from a different lab and may have different strengths depending on your workload. On Qubax, MiniMax M3 starts at $0.360/1M input tokens versus Hermes 3 Llama 3.1 405b (Morpheus Web)'s $0.572/1M — making MiniMax M3 the more cost-effective option for high-volume workloads. Both are available on Qubax with crypto payments and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can try each and switch freely.
Can I use MiniMax M3 for commercial projects?
Yes. MiniMax M3 on Qubax can be used for commercial purposes. You own the outputs you generate. Qubax provides the API infrastructure — you bring your use case.
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