MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
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As of November 1, 2026, Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is the cheaper API on UberLLM: $0.0021 per million input tokens and $0.0063 per million output, versus $0.0104 / $0.0416 for MiniMax M3.1 Flash, about 85% 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 Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max (0902) to cut cost; choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash when its capabilities fit your task better.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max (0902), side by side
| Spec | MiniMax M3.1 Flash | Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max (0902) |
|---|---|---|
| Price · input / 1M | $0.0104 | $0.0021 |
| Price · output / 1M | $0.0416 | $0.0063 |
| Context length | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Max output tokens | 131,072 | 131,072 |
| Input modalities | text, image, video | text, image, video |
| Output modalities | text | text |
| Tools / functions | Yes | Yes |
| Vision (image input) | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| % off list | 93.1% off | 99.9% off |
Best prices on UberLLM right now. No UberLLM fee on requests; adding credit by card costs 5.5% + $0.50. Updated November 1, 2026. A price more than 70% below list is what buyers were billed, not an error. Why so cheap?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max (0902) — FAQ
Is MiniMax M3.1 Flash or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max (0902) cheaper?
Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is cheaper on a blended token mix, by about 85%. 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 MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max (0902)?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash: $0.0104 in / $0.0416 out per 1M tokens. Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max (0902): $0.0021 in / $0.0063 out per 1M tokens. That's roughly a 85% blended difference. Prices are live; UberLLM adds no fee.
Can I use both MiniMax M3.1 Flash and Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max (0902) 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.