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Step 3.5 Flash vs MiniMax M3

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StepFun's fast and efficient language model.

262K ctx$0.10/$0.30 per M

MiniMax's multimodal foundation model for long-horizon agentic work.

524K ctx$0.30/$1.20 per M
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Specs
262K
Context
66K
Max output
Jan 2026
Released
524K
Context
128K
Max output
May 2026
Released
Capabilities
Vision
Audio
Reasoning
Vision
Audio
Reasoning
Pricing
Live pricing, shown before you run
Input67%$0.10/M tokens
Output75%$0.30/M tokens
Live pricing, shown before you run
Input$0.30/M tokens
Output$1.20/M tokens
Cache read$0.06/M tokens
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Frequently Asked Questions: Step 3.5 Flash vs MiniMax M3▼

Which is better, Step 3.5 Flash or MiniMax M3?

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Both Step 3.5 Flash and MiniMax M3 are capable AI models. The best choice depends on your specific use case: consider pricing, context window, speed, and which capabilities (vision, reasoning, audio) you need.

Which is cheaper, Step 3.5 Flash or MiniMax M3?

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Step 3.5 Flash has a lower blended cost. Step 3.5 Flash: $0.10 input / $0.30 output. MiniMax M3: $0.30 input / $1.20 output.

Which has a larger context window, Step 3.5 Flash or MiniMax M3?

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MiniMax M3 has a larger context window: Step 3.5 Flash supports 262K tokens vs MiniMax M3 at 524K tokens.

Do both Step 3.5 Flash and MiniMax M3 support vision?

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MiniMax M3 supports vision/image input, but Step 3.5 Flash does not.

What are the key differences between Step 3.5 Flash and MiniMax M3?

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Key differences: Step 3.5 Flash is significantly cheaper; only MiniMax M3 supports vision input. Compare full specs on this page.

Which model should I choose for my use case?

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If cost is your priority, choose the cheaper option. If you need the highest intelligence for complex tasks, pick the higher-scoring model. For long documents or codebases, choose the larger context window. You can try both Step 3.5 Flash and MiniMax M3 for free on idapt.app to see which performs better for your specific needs.

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