Google: Gemini 4 Argon vs MiniMax M3
google/gemini-4-argon · minimax/minimax-m3
As of November 8, 2026, Google: Gemini 4 Argon is the cheaper API on UberLLM: $0.0036 per million input tokens and $0.0181 per million output, versus $0.0152 / $0.0609 for MiniMax M3, about 71% 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 Google: Gemini 4 Argon to cut cost; choose MiniMax M3 when its capabilities fit your task better.
Google: Gemini 4 Argon vs MiniMax M3, side by side
| Spec | Google: Gemini 4 Argon | MiniMax M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price · input / 1M | $0.0036 | $0.0152 |
| Price · output / 1M | $0.0181 | $0.0609 |
| Context length | 1,048,576 | 200,000 |
| Max output tokens | 65,536 | 32,768 |
| Input modalities | text, image, video, audio, file | text, image |
| Output modalities | text | text |
| Tools / functions | Yes | Yes |
| Vision (image input) | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | — |
| % off list | 99.8% off | 94.9% off |
| First token, median (7 days) | 15.1 s (866 requests) | — |
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?
Google: Gemini 4 Argon vs MiniMax M3 — FAQ
Is Google: Gemini 4 Argon or MiniMax M3 cheaper?
Google: Gemini 4 Argon is cheaper on a blended token mix, by about 71%. 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 Google: Gemini 4 Argon and MiniMax M3?
Google: Gemini 4 Argon: $0.0036 in / $0.0181 out per 1M tokens. MiniMax M3: $0.0152 in / $0.0609 out per 1M tokens. That's roughly a 71% blended difference. Prices are live; UberLLM adds no fee.
Can I use both Google: Gemini 4 Argon 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.