MiniMax API
8 MiniMax models on one OpenAI-compatible API and one prepaid balance, billed per use at the official price.
MiniMax models and prices 8
| Model | Context | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax M3minimax/minimax-m3 | 524K | $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M tokens | — |
| MiniMax M2.7minimax/minimax-m2.7 | 205K | $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M tokens | — |
| MiniMax M2.5minimax/minimax-m2.5 | 205K | $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M tokens | — |
| MiniMax M2-herminimax/minimax-m2-her | 66K | $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M tokens | — |
| MiniMax M2.1minimax/minimax-m2.1 | 205K | $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M tokens | — |
| MiniMax M2minimax/minimax-m2 | 205K | $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M tokens | — |
| MiniMax M1minimax/minimax-m1 | 1M | $0.40 / $2.20 per 1M tokens | — |
| MiniMax-01minimax/minimax-01 | 1M | $0.20 / $1.10 per 1M tokens | — |
Prices as of November 5, 2026. Official price: the model maker's list price. Tier 1–3: OceanToken's standing discounts by cumulative top-up, not limited-time offers.
Call the MiniMax API
Any OpenAI-compatible SDK works: set the base URL to https://api.oceantoken.ai/v1, use your OceanToken key and the model id as written.
from openai import OpenAI
# Your API Key from the OceanToken console
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.oceantoken.ai/v1",
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
reply = client.chat.completions.create(
model="minimax/minimax-m3",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}])
print(reply.choices[0].message.content)Why use MiniMax on OceanToken
- One API key and one prepaid balance for nearly 500 models from 73 publishers.
- OpenAI-compatible: change the base URL and the key, and keep your code.
- Prepaid, with no subscription and no platform fee. Each API key can have its own spending limit.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the MiniMax API cost?
On OceanToken MiniMax M3 costs $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M tokens. The lowest-priced MiniMax model is MiniMax-01, at $0.20 / $1.10 per 1M tokens. Every model is billed per use from a prepaid balance, with no subscription.
Are these the official MiniMax models?
Yes. You call each model by its own name and get that model. Every model page shows the official price next to ours before you call it.
How do I call the MiniMax API?
Create an API key in the OceanToken console, set the base URL to https://api.oceantoken.ai/v1 and use the model id, for example minimax/minimax-m3. The OpenAI SDKs and any OpenAI-compatible client work.
Do I need a subscription to use MiniMax?
No. You add credits by card, and each request is billed at the model’s price. Purchased credits are valid for 12 months.
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