MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs GLM 5.3
minimax/minimax-m3-1-flash · z-ai/glm-5.3
As of October 31, 2026, GLM 5.3 is the cheaper API on UberLLM: $0.0022 per million input tokens and $0.0441 per million output, versus $0.0362 / $0.1449 for MiniMax M3.1 Flash, about 71% less when output is 3 tokens for every input token. These are the median prices buyers paid over the last 24 hours. Both work with one OpenAI-compatible key and UberLLM adds no fee. Choose GLM 5.3 to cut cost; choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash when its capabilities fit your task better.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs GLM 5.3, side by side
| Spec | MiniMax M3.1 Flash | GLM 5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price · input / 1M | $0.0362 | $0.0022 |
| Price · output / 1M | $0.1449 | $0.0441 |
| Context length | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Max output tokens | 131,072 | 131,072 |
| Input modalities | text, image, video | text |
| Output modalities | text | text |
| Tools / functions | Yes | Yes |
| Vision (image input) | Yes | — |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| % off list | 76% off | 97% off |
| First token, median (7 days) | — | 3.1 s (221 requests) |
Median prices buyers paid on UberLLM over the last 24 hours. No UberLLM fee on requests; adding credit by card costs 5.5% + $0.50. Updated October 31, 2026. A price more than 70% below list is what buyers were billed, not an error. Why so cheap?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash vs GLM 5.3 — FAQ
Is MiniMax M3.1 Flash or GLM 5.3 cheaper?
GLM 5.3 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 MiniMax M3.1 Flash and GLM 5.3?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash: $0.0362 in / $0.1449 out per 1M tokens. GLM 5.3: $0.0022 in / $0.0441 out per 1M tokens. That's roughly a 71% blended difference. Prices are live; UberLLM adds no fee.
Can I use both MiniMax M3.1 Flash and GLM 5.3 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.