MiniMax M3 vs Inkling Small
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax M3 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M3 or Inkling Small based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M3 | Inkling Small |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Thinking Machines |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.45 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 1M | 524K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Jun 2026 | — |
| LiveBench score | 67.3 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1433 | 1412 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1482 | 1408 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1253 | 1235 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 90.9 | 88.5 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 147 | 150 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M3 or Inkling Small cheaper?
MiniMax M3 and Inkling Small have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M3 or Inkling Small?
MiniMax M3 has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.