MiniMax M3 vs GLM 5.3
MiniMax M3 is cheaper on output tokens. Choose MiniMax M3 or GLM 5.3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M3 | GLM 5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Z.ai |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.07 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.40 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Jun 2026 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 90.9 | 90.9 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 147 | 156 |
| LiveBench score | 67.3 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1431 | 1474 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1483 | 1623 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1251 | — |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M3 or GLM 5.3 cheaper?
MiniMax M3 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.20 vs $1.40 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M3 or GLM 5.3?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.