MiniMax pricing & plans
MiniMax offers 3 fixed-price plans we track. Each is scored by Value× — the API-equivalent compute it unlocks per dollar — so you can see which MiniMax plan stretches your budget furthest.
Key facts
- MiniMax's paid plans run from Token Plan Plus at $22/mo to Token Plan Ultra at $132/mo (as of August 28, 2026).
- Best value: Token Plan Max at $55/mo unlocks an estimated $250/mo of API-equivalent usage — a Value× of 4.5×.
- MiniMax plans include access to MiniMax M3 (+ M2.7, all API models).
| Plan | Price/mo | Est. value/mo | Value× | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Token Plan Max | $55 | $250 | 4.5× | See plan → |
| Token Plan Ultra | $132 | $600 | 4.5× | See plan → |
| Token Plan Plus | $22 | $90 | 4.1× | See plan → |
About MiniMax pricing
Single subscription product: the Token Plan (platform.minimax.io/subscribe/token-plan), a Claude-Code-compatible flat plan in its M3 era. PRICE INCREASE (effective ~Aug 25, 2026, re-verified on live checkout + docs pricing table 2026-08-26/28): Plus $22, Max $55, Ultra $132 per month (was $20/$50/$120; ~10% up — community reported 'token and token plan costs by ~60-65%' hitting API pay-go rates hardest). The subscribe page's marketing comparison table still shows the old $20/$50/$120 in places — the checkout and docs pricing table control. Annual = 2 months free: Plus $220/yr, Max $550/yr, Ultra $1,320/yr. 'MiniMax Code' (the official AI agent, desktop + web) runs directly on the Token Plan with no separate API key. M3 (1M context) plus M2.7, image and speech draw from ONE shared usage bar metered by actual token usage over rolling 5h + weekly windows (no carry-over). Music models were DISCONTINUED from the Token Plan on August 20, 2026; MiniMax H3, Voice Design and Rapid Voice Cloning are excluded (pay-as-you-go only). Credit packs: $5/5,000, $25/25,000, $100/100,000 (1,000 credits = $1, valid 365 days). Invite & Earn referral: invitee 10% off first payment, inviter 10% voucher (90-day validity). Known issue: GitHub report (#47) of passive quota drain on yearly Token Plan subscriptions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does MiniMax cost per month?
As of August 28, 2026, MiniMax's cheapest paid plan is Token Plan Plus at $22/mo, with 2 more plans above it.
What is the best-value MiniMax plan?
Token Plan Max at $55/mo delivers the most value per dollar: an estimated $250/mo of API-equivalent usage, a Value× of 4.5× (as of August 28, 2026).
Does MiniMax have a free plan?
No — as of August 28, 2026, MiniMax does not offer a free tier; its plans start at $22/mo.
Which models are included in MiniMax plans?
MiniMax plans include access to MiniMax M3 (+ M2.7, all API models) (as of August 28, 2026).
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