Is Kimi K2.6 or MiniMax M3 cheaper?

MiniMax M3 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.10 vs $3.50 per 1M).

Which has the larger context window, Kimi K2.6 or MiniMax M3?

MiniMax M3 has the larger context window (1M tokens).

Kimi K2.6 vs MiniMax M3

MiniMax M3 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M3 offers a larger context window. Choose Kimi K2.6 or MiniMax M3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.

Spec	Kimi K2.6	MiniMax M3
Provider	Lilac	Lilac
Input / 1M tokens	$0.70	$0.28
Output / 1M tokens	$3.50	$1.10
Context window	262K	1M
Parameters	1T	—
Open weights	Yes	Yes
Released	Apr 2026	Jun 2026

Kimi K2.6 details →MiniMax M3 details →

FAQ

Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.