GLM-5.3-Flash vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash
GLM-5.3-Flash and MiniMax M3.1 Flash are closely matched at 48.6 and 48.5 on the LLM Stats Score. GLM-5.3-Flash is 1.1x cheaper per token.
Zhipu AI · MiniMax · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
GLM-5.3-Flash and MiniMax M3.1 Flash are closely matched on the overall LLM Stats Score at 48.6 and 48.5.
In the 5 individual benchmarks reported for both models, MiniMax M3.1 Flash wins 4; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, GLM-5.3-Flash is roughly 1.1x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GLM-5.3-Flash also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose GLM-5.3-Flash
- cost matters — it's about 1.1x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 4 of 5 exact shared results
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Oct 2026
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Capability indexes
Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks
Individual benchmarks
15 reported for GLM-5.3-Flash · 15 for MiniMax M3.1 Flash
GLM-5.3-Flash outperforms in 1 benchmarks (CharXiv-R), while MiniMax M3.1 Flash is better at 4 benchmarks (Agents' Last Exam, BabyVision, DeepSWE 1.1, NL2Repo).
MiniMax M3.1 Flash significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GLM-5.3-Flash ($0.15/1M tokens) costs the same as MiniMax M3.1 Flash ($0.15/1M tokens).
For output processing, GLM-5.3-Flash ($0.50/1M tokens) is 1.2x cheaper than MiniMax M3.1 Flash ($0.60/1M tokens).
In conclusion, MiniMax M3.1 Flash is more expensive than GLM-5.3-Flash.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GLM-5.3-Flash accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to MiniMax M3.1 Flash's 1,000,000 tokens. GLM-5.3-Flash can generate longer responses up to 1,048,576 tokens, while MiniMax M3.1 Flash is limited to 524,288 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both GLM-5.3-Flash and MiniMax M3.1 Flash support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GLM-5.3-Flash
MiniMax M3.1 Flash
License
Usage and distribution terms
GLM-5.3-Flash is licensed under MIT, while MiniMax M3.1 Flash uses a proprietary license.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT
Open weights
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GLM-5.3-Flash was released on 2026-08-26, while MiniMax M3.1 Flash was released on 2026-10-19.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is 2 months newer than GLM-5.3-Flash.
Aug 26, 2026
1 months ago
Oct 19, 2026
-2 days ago
1mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
GLM-5.3-Flash is available from DeepInfra, FriendliAI, Novita, ZAI. MiniMax M3.1 Flash is available from MiniMax.
GLM-5.3-Flash
MiniMax M3.1 Flash
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GLM-5.3-Flash and MiniMax M3.1 Flash side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GLM-5.3-Flash vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash.