MiniMax
MiniMax is the Shanghai lab behind Hailuo video and the MiniMax text/coding models. Rechecked 2026-08-17: the international host is minimax.io. Consumer video still lives around Hailuo. Coding and agent models in this catalog are MiniMax M3 and MiniMax H3. The old company page froze Abab 6 / MiniMax-Text-01 / 4M context and an unverified $600M IPO. Those are out.
API list prices on platform.minimax.io that day include MiniMax M3 $0.24 input / $0.98 output per 1M tokens (cached $0.02) and M2.5 $0.24 / $1.20. Recheck H3 on the same table before you quote it.
Key Features
- Two surfaces: Hailuo for video, TalkAPI / platform.minimax.io for tokens.
- Current coding line: M3 and H3, not Abab 6.5.
- Pay-as-you-go tokens: Public USD table on the international platform.
- Not a 4M-context flagship story anymore: Do not lead with Text-01.
Use Cases
- Teams that want MiniMax video plus MiniMax tokens from one vendor.
- Coding agents pointed at M3 / H3 instead of a US lab.
- Readers coming from the stale Abab pages.
Limitation: China-region CNY plans were not copied here. IPO and valuation claims stay out. Hailuo subscription seats were not the table we used.
Pricing
International TalkAPI, 2026-08-17, per 1M tokens:
| Model | Input | Output | Cached input |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax M3 | $0.24 | $0.98 | $0.02 |
| MiniMax M2.5 | $0.24 | $1.20 | $0.02 |
Confirm H3 on the same pricing page.
Getting Started
- Open minimax.io for the product map.
- Create a TalkAPI key on platform.minimax.io.
- Call M3 unless you have a reason to pin M2.5 or H3.
- For video, use Hailuo, not the text endpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abab still the flagship?
No. This catalog now points at M3 / H3 and Hailuo.
Is minimaxi.com official?
Use minimax.io until a host redirects cleanly.
4 million token context?
Not as the lead claim on 2026-08-17. Recheck the model card you call.
Alternatives
- MiniMax M3: Current text/coding SKU.
- MiniMax H3: Sibling coding model.
- Kimi: Another China consumer + API stack.
Tips
- Quote $0.24 / $0.98 from TalkAPI, not Abab blog posts.
- Keep video and text on different sentences.
- Recheck the international vs China console. They diverge.
Conclusion
MiniMax is still a Shanghai multimodal lab, but the live catalog is Hailuo plus M3/H3 tokens, not Abab 6. Start at minimax.io and the TalkAPI price list.
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