Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite vs MiniMax M3
google/gemini-3.1-flash-lite · minimax/minimax-m3
As of November 8, 2026, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is the cheaper API on UberLLM: $0.0013 per million input tokens and $0.0075 per million output, versus $0.0152 / $0.0609 for MiniMax M3, about 88% less when output is 3 tokens for every input token. These are the best prices on the market right now. Both work with one OpenAI-compatible key and UberLLM adds no fee. Choose Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite to cut cost; choose MiniMax M3 when its capabilities fit your task better.
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite vs MiniMax M3, side by side
| Spec | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | MiniMax M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price · input / 1M | $0.0013 | $0.0152 |
| Price · output / 1M | $0.0075 | $0.0609 |
| Context length | 1,048,576 | 200,000 |
| Max output tokens | 65,536 | 32,768 |
| Input modalities | text, image | text, image |
| Output modalities | text | text |
| Tools / functions | Yes | Yes |
| Vision (image input) | Yes | Yes |
| % off list | 99.5% off | 94.9% off |
Best prices on UberLLM right now. No UberLLM fee on requests; adding credit by card costs 5.5% + $0.50. Updated November 8, 2026. A price more than 70% below list is what buyers were billed, not an error. Why so cheap?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite vs MiniMax M3 — FAQ
Is Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or MiniMax M3 cheaper?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is cheaper on a blended token mix, by about 88%. A request costs what its provider charged, UberLLM adds no fee, and every request is listed with its cost in Activity.
What's the price difference between Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and MiniMax M3?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite: $0.0013 in / $0.0075 out per 1M tokens. MiniMax M3: $0.0152 in / $0.0609 out per 1M tokens. That's roughly a 88% blended difference. Prices are live; UberLLM adds no fee.
Can I use both Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and MiniMax M3 with one API?
Yes. Both are served through a single OpenAI-compatible endpoint — set the base URL to https://api.uberllm.dev/v1 and your UberLLM key, then switch between them by changing the model id. Anthropic SDKs work via https://api.uberllm.dev/v1/messages.