MiniMaxAPI pricing & API key
Every MiniMax model on one page: 10 models, from $0.22 to $0.44 per 1M input tokens. Get one MiniMax API key from YepAPI and pay per request — no subscription, no MiniMax account or waitlist.
No credit card required. Takes 30 seconds.
MiniMax API pricing (10 models)
YepAPI prices per 1M tokens (text) or per output (media), cheapest first. Updated November 1, 2026.
Text Generation
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax M3.1 Flash | $0.22 | $0.89 | 1.0M |
| MiniMax M2.5 | $0.40 | $1.40 | 205K |
| MiniMax M3 | $0.44 | $1.77 | 1.0M |
| MiniMax M2.7 | $0.44 | $1.77 | 205K |
Text to Speech
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| MiniMax Speech 2.8 Turbo | $0.1266/1K chars |
| MiniMax Speech 2.8 HD | $0.2110/1K chars |
Video Generation
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Hailuo 2.3 | from $0.08/sec ($0.48 per 6-second clip) |
| Hailuo 3 Max | from $0.11/sec (480p) |
| MiniMax H3 | $0.222/sec (2K) |
| Hailuo 3 | from $0.27/sec (2K, audio included) |
All MiniMax models
Text Generation
MiniMax M3
Text GenerationAccess MiniMax M3 through one API key. MiniMax's latest flagship with 1M context.
MiniMax M2.7
Text GenerationAccess MiniMax M2.7 through one API key. Bilingual flagship model with massive output.
MiniMax M2.5
Text GenerationAccess MiniMax M2.5 through one API key. Affordable bilingual model.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash
Text GenerationAccess MiniMax M3.1 Flash through one API key. MiniMax Fast Multimodal Agent Model.
Text to Speech
Video Generation
Hailuo 3
Video GenerationHailuo 3 from $0.27/sec — MiniMax's 2K video model with synced audio and keyframe control.
Hailuo 2.3
Video GenerationHailuo 2.3 from $0.08/sec — MiniMax video generation from text or a first-frame image.
MiniMax H3
Video GenerationMiniMax H3 at $0.222/sec — MiniMax's newest 2K video model, 5–15 second clips with keyframe control.
Hailuo 3 Max
Video GenerationHailuo 3 Max from $0.11/sec — faster MiniMax video generation with keyframe control.
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MiniMax API through YepAPI
YepAPI provides access to MiniMax models through a unified API endpoint. Instead of managing a separate MiniMax API key and billing account, use your single YepAPI key to call any MiniMax model alongside 279 other AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and more.
All MiniMax models use the same OpenAI-compatible request format. Switch between models by changing the model parameter — no SDK changes, no code rewrites. Pay per token with no monthly minimums.
How to get a MiniMax API key
- Sign up at yepapi.com with Google or email — about 30 seconds, no card.
- Open the dashboard and create an API key (it starts with yep_sk_).
- Call any MiniMax model with that key — the OpenAI-compatible /v1/ai/chat/completions endpoint for text models.
- Top up any amount; usage is billed per request.
MiniMax API FAQ
- How much does the MiniMax API cost?
- MiniMax models cost from $0.22 to $0.44 per 1M input tokens through YepAPI. The cheapest is MiniMax M3.1 Flash ($0.22 in / $0.89 out per 1M). You pay per request with no monthly fee.
- How do I get a MiniMax API key?
- Sign up at yepapi.com (about 30 seconds), open the dashboard and create an API key. The one key works for all 10 MiniMax models and 279 models from other providers — no separate MiniMax account.
- Is there a free MiniMax API?
- New YepAPI accounts in most countries get free signup credit, enough to try MiniMax models without a card. After that you pay per request; there is no subscription.
- What is the cheapest MiniMax model?
- MiniMax M3.1 Flash — $0.22 in / $0.89 out per 1M.
- Which MiniMax model has the largest context window?
- MiniMax M3, with 1.0M tokens of context.
- Can I use the MiniMax API with the OpenAI SDK?
- Yes. Set the base URL to https://api.yepapi.com/v1/ai, use your YepAPI key, and pass the MiniMax model ID (for example "minimax/minimax-m3").
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10 MiniMax models included with one API key. $5 free credit on signup. No credit card required.