MiniMax vs 
Motif Technologies
Verdict
- Motif Technologies's flagship leads: Motif 3 at 59.2 vs MiniMax-M3 at 57.5.
- MiniMax has the better model in 3 of 4 price bands.
- MiniMax publishes more open-weights models (7 vs 1).
Best model per price band
Each provider’s highest-index model below the price ceiling. Purple marks the winner of the band.
| Price band | MiniMax | Motif Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Under $0.50/M | – | – |
| Under $2/M | MiniMax-M3 57.5$0.525/M | – |
| Under $10/M | MiniMax-M3 57.5$0.525/M | – |
| Any price | MiniMax-M3 57.5$0.525/M | – |
Line-up
| Metric | MiniMax | Motif Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship index | 57.5 | 59.2 |
| Ranked models | 5 | 2 |
| Open-weights models | 7 | 1 |
| Cheapest ranked, $/M | $0.525 | – |
| Fastest ranked, tok/s | 167 | – |
| Release cadence, days | 108 | – |
| Last release | 12 Jun 2026 | – |
| Next expected | 15 Aug 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 | – |
Data as of 19 Sept 2026. See MiniMax and Motif Technologies in full.