MiniMax pricing & plans
MiniMax offers 4 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 M Plan Go at $22/mo to M Plan Build at $132/mo (as of October 6, 2026).
- Best value: M Plan Explore at $55/mo unlocks an estimated $250/mo of API-equivalent usage — a Value× of 4.5×.
- MiniMax has a free plan (M Plan Free — Free tier with limited usage).
- MiniMax plans include access to MiniMax M3 (+ M2.7, all API models), MiniMax M3.1 Flash Preview (limited), image and speech models (limited).
| Plan | Price/mo | Est. value/mo | Value× | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Plan Explore | $55 | $250 | 4.5× | See plan → |
| M Plan Build | $132 | $600 | 4.5× | See plan → |
| M Plan Go | $22 | $90 | 4.1× | See plan → |
| M Plan Free | Free | $0 | — | See plan → |
About MiniMax pricing
Single subscription product, rebranded from 'Token Plan' to 'M Plan' (re-verified 2026-10-06 on platform.minimax.io/subscribe/token-plan + docs/m-plan/*): tiers renamed Plus→Go ($22/mo), Max→Explore ($55/mo), Ultra→Build ($132/mo) — dollar prices unchanged since the Aug 2026 increase; annual = pay 10 months (Go $220, Explore $550, Build $1,320/yr). Launch promo STILL LIVE (re-verified 2026-10-06 on docs/m-plan/monthly-offer: 'From now through October 14'): 50% off the first month on monthly billing (Go $11, Explore $27.50, Build $66 first month), then regular price. A new Free tier exists (limited M3.1 Flash Preview, no API key). Headline text model is now MiniMax M3.1 Flash Preview; Explore/Build add H3 video (weekly window only); image + audio on all tiers; music not offered. One shared usage bar over rolling 5-hour + weekly windows, no carry-over; docs now publish quotas only as multiples of Go (1x/3x/7.5x) — the old absolute figures (~1.7B/5.1B/12.5B M3 tokens/mo) and 3-4/4-5/6-7 concurrency counts survive only in the legacy docs/guides/pricing-token-plan page (which still uses Plus/Max/Ultra names). 'MiniMax Code' (agent app: web/desktop/TUI/iOS/Android) runs on the plan with no separate key or subscription. Credit packs: $5/5,000, $25/25,000, $100/100,000 (1,000 credits = $1, valid 365 days; plan quota is consumed first). Existing Token Plan subscribers can keep their plan or upgrade (docs/m-plan/token-plan-notice). Invite & Earn referral (10% off first payment) is superseded during launch by the 50%-off promo — not re-verified as still active. Known issue: GitHub #47 passive quota drain on yearly subscriptions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does MiniMax cost per month?
As of October 6, 2026, MiniMax's cheapest paid plan is M Plan Go at $22/mo, with 3 more plans above it.
What is the best-value MiniMax plan?
M Plan Explore at $55/mo delivers the most value per dollar: an estimated $250/mo of API-equivalent usage, a Value× of 4.5× (as of October 6, 2026).
Does MiniMax have a free plan?
Yes — MiniMax's M Plan Free plan is free, though usage is limited compared to paid plans (as of October 6, 2026).
Which models are included in MiniMax plans?
MiniMax plans include access to MiniMax M3 (+ M2.7, all API models), MiniMax M3.1 Flash Preview (limited), image and speech models (limited) (as of October 6, 2026).
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