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Gemma 3 vs MiniMax-01
Side-by-side comparison of specs, pricing, and capabilities
| Spec | 💬 Gemma 3 | 💬 MiniMax-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | |
| Category | 💬 Text Generation | 💬 Text Generation |
| Parameters | 27B | 456B |
| Context Window | 128K tokens | 4.1M tokens |
| License | 🔓 open | 🔓 open |
| Input Price | N/A | $0.20 |
| Output Price | N/A | $1.10 |
| API Available | ❌ | ✅ |
| Released | Mar 12, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Trending Score | 🔥 76 | 🔥 75 |
Gemma 3 Strengths
- ✓Runs on consumer hardware
- ✓Open weights
- ✓Strong for its size
- ✓128K context
MiniMax-01 Strengths
- ✓4M token context
- ✓Open weights
- ✓Lightning attention
- ✓Good performance
About Gemma 3
Google's open-weight model family. Small, efficient, and capable — runs on a single GPU or even a laptop.
View full details →About MiniMax-01
456B parameter MoE model with 4M token context — one of the longest context windows available. Strong at long-doc tasks.
View full details →❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Gemma 3 or MiniMax-01?
It depends on your use case. Gemma 3 (Google) has a trending score of 76, while MiniMax-01 (MiniMax) scores 75. Check the comparison table above for detailed specs.
Is Gemma 3 cheaper than MiniMax-01?
See the pricing section above for current rates.
Can I use both Gemma 3 and MiniMax-01?
Yes! Many developers use multiple models for different tasks. You might use one for complex reasoning and another for high-volume, cost-sensitive workloads.