MiniMax M3.1 Flash — fast tier, price not yet published
A speed-focused release: general use and coding, positioned as the fast tier in MiniMax's line.
In this article: In brief · What announced · Cost and access · Why it matters · What to check · What is still unknown · At a glance · Sources
Short launch note. This page is a short launch note, not a full article: its price, access or licence details were not yet published in the sources checked on 25 Oct 2026. It will be expanded when the official page confirms them.
In brief
- What changed: Flash tier — built for speed and high-volume work rather than maximum reasoning.
- Who gets it: Released 19 Oct 2026
- The catch: No price was published in the sources checked — do not assume a free tier or an API price.
What MiniMax announced
On 19 Oct 2026, MiniMax released MiniMax M3.1 Flash — fast tier, price not yet published for chat / coding work. Flash tier — built for speed and high-volume work rather than maximum reasoning.
What it costs, and who can use it today
Price: Not published in the sources checked — check the official website. Access: Not published. Availability: Released 19 Oct 2026. A token, where prices are per million tokens, is roughly part of a word; prices are per million tokens processed, not per message. Open-weight means downloadable weights — check the licence for commercial use, because downloadable does not automatically mean unrestricted.
Why it matters
Flash models matter for speed and latency, not just benchmark headlines. This is the fast tier slot in October.
What to check before you rely on it
- The exact access route for your account and region, on the official website linked below.
- The current price and any introductory or preview price end date.
- The licence and commercial-use terms for your intended use, especially for open-weight models.
Benchmark figures in this article, where given, are reported figures from the maker or from named coverage — they are not tests run by AI Updates.
What is still unknown
- Price — not published in the sources checked
- Access route — not published in the sources checked
At a glance
| LAUNCHED | 19 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lab and type | MiniMax · Chat / Coding |
| Price | Not published in the sources checked |
| Access | Not published |
| Last checked | 25 Oct 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
When was MiniMax M3.1 Flash launched? 19 Oct 2026, by MiniMax.
How much does MiniMax M3.1 Flash cost? Not published in the sources checked
Who can use MiniMax M3.1 Flash today? Released 19 Oct 2026
Sources
Official — MiniMax — official website (homepage — announcement page not verified; this link does not by itself verify the launch facts below)
Also checked: ScriptByAI — AI Model Release Calendar, updated 23 Oct 2026 — a calendar or category page verifies date, lab and type only, not price or access.
Official sources are listed first, because a lab’s own announcement or product page is the primary source for price, access and availability. Secondary coverage is listed second, and is never used to upgrade an unverified figure into a settled fact.
Corrections: see Corrections for dated corrections already applied to this site, including the Kimi, Muse Wonder, Mistral and Duet corrections. If a price, date or access rule on this page has changed, it will be corrected here with a dated note. Last checked 25 Oct 2026. Prices and availability can change after the checked date — confirm on the provider page.
