MiniMax M3 by NVIDIA NIM

Free coding model via NVIDIA NIM (tier S, SWE-bench ~59%).

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Free API tier
Free limits
Free tier
Modality
code, text
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1,000,000 tokens
Model ID
minimaxai/minimax-m3
Checked
Jun 26, 2026

Benchmarks

LMArena text Elo
1428 · LMArena, Nov 11 2026
Tested as MiniMax-M3 · leaderboard published 2026-11-09
LMArena text rank
#100 of 421 · LMArena, Nov 11 2026
Tested as MiniMax-M3

Numbers are copied from the linked public leaderboards for this exact model and version. The free endpoint can run a different reasoning setting or quantization than the tested one.

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Frequently asked

Is MiniMax M3 free?

Yes. NVIDIA NIM offers it as Free API tier with these limits: Free tier. No credit card is required.

Can I use MiniMax M3 commercially?

Commercial terms are not clearly documented. Check the provider's current terms before shipping.

How do I start using MiniMax M3?

Free coding model via NVIDIA NIM (tier S, SWE-bench ~59%).

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