Ling 3.1 Flash vs MiniMax M1
Ling 3.1 Flash leads MiniMax M1 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, 41.1 to 11.7, and Ling 3.1 Flash costs 9.8x less per output token ($0.225 vs $2.20 per million). Updated October 22, 2026; 1 benchmarks have a result for both.
Ling 3.1 Flash or MiniMax M1: which to pick
Neither model has a coding score yet, so the two cannot be ranked on coding.
Pick Ling 3.1 Flash for output tokens 9.8x cheaper ($0.225 vs $2.20 per million).
- Shared results
- 1
- Ling 3.1 Flash only
- 3
- MiniMax M1 only
- 28
- Like-for-like categories
- 1 of 9
Only benchmarks that tested both models count toward a pick; a result only one model has is shown but not compared.
Which one for your work
Each card is decided by one number both models carry. Where only one has it, the card says so and makes no call.
Coding
Vibe Coding Index, six public coding benchmarks
No call
Neither has a coding score yet.
One side not measured
Intelligence
AA Intelligence Index
Ling 3.1 Flash
Ling 3.1 Flash leads, 41.1 against 11.7.
Same board, both measured
Long documents
Listed context window
MiniMax M1
MiniMax M1 takes 1M tokens against 262K.
Listed by OpenRouter
Everyday cost
1K input + 500 output tokens
Ling 3.1 Flash
Ling 3.1 Flash $0.0002, MiniMax M1 $0.0015 per turn.
List prices
At a glance
- Coding index
- Ling 3.1 Flash not benchmarked, MiniMax M1 not benchmarked.
- Widest category
- Intelligence, 29.4 points apart on average over 1 shared benchmark.
- Widest single gap
- AA Intelligence Index: Ling 3.1 Flash 41.1 against MiniMax M1 11.7, 29.4 points apart on a 0 to 100 scale.
- Output price
- Ling 3.1 Flash $0.225 against MiniMax M1 $2.20 per million output tokens, 9.8x apart.
- Context window
- Ling 3.1 Flash takes 262K tokens, MiniMax M1 1M.
Benchmark by benchmark
First the score: boards each model leads, per category, where both have a result. Then every board, a category to a fold; bars are each result on a 0 to 100 scale, so compare the two in a row, not one row with another.
| Category | Ling 3.1 Flash | Bars | MiniMax M1 | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence | 1 | 0 | ||
| All shared boards | 1 | 0 |
CodingDirectional onlySix of these boards feed the Vibe Coding Index3 boards, none shared
| Benchmark | Ling 3.1 Flash | MiniMax M1 | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| SciCode | 54.1% | Not measured | Only Ling 3.1 Flash measured |
| LMArena Text: coding | Not measured | 1359 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: software and IT | Not measured | 1359 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| Neither model has a result on the other 40 boards here | |||
IntelligenceLike-for-likePublic boards, shown as published, kept out of the index10
| Benchmark | Ling 3.1 Flash | MiniMax M1 | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Intelligence Index | 41.1 | 11.7 | Ling 3.1 Flash |
| Neither model has a result on the other 1 board here | |||
Agentic workNot comparablePublic boards, shown as published, kept out of the index0 boards, none shared
| Benchmark | Ling 3.1 Flash | MiniMax M1 | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neither model has a result on 42 boards here | |||
ReasoningDirectional onlyPublic boards, shown as published, kept out of the index4 boards, none shared
| Benchmark | Ling 3.1 Flash | MiniMax M1 | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanity's Last Exam (Artificial Analysis run) | 39.4% | Not measured | Only Ling 3.1 Flash measured |
| LMArena Text: hard prompts | Not measured | 1339 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: expert | Not measured | 1317 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: hard prompts in English | Not measured | 1353 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| Neither model has a result on the other 19 boards here | |||
MathDirectional onlyPublic boards, shown as published, kept out of the index2 boards, none shared
| Benchmark | Ling 3.1 Flash | MiniMax M1 | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMArena Text: math | Not measured | 1361 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: mathematical work | Not measured | 1363 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| Neither model has a result on the other 12 boards here | |||
KnowledgeDirectional onlyPublic boards, shown as published, kept out of the index4 boards, none shared
| Benchmark | Ling 3.1 Flash | MiniMax M1 | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMArena Text: science | Not measured | 1354 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: medicine and healthcare | Not measured | 1355 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: legal and government | Not measured | 1337 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: business and finance | Not measured | 1319 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| Neither model has a result on the other 16 boards here | |||
Web designNot comparablePublic boards, shown as published, kept out of the index0 boards, none shared
| Benchmark | Ling 3.1 Flash | MiniMax M1 | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neither model has a result on 9 boards here | |||
GeneralDirectional onlyPublic boards, shown as published, kept out of the index18 boards, none shared
| Benchmark | Ling 3.1 Flash | MiniMax M1 | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long context reasoning (AA-LCR) | 83.0% | Not measured | Only Ling 3.1 Flash measured |
| LMArena Text | Not measured | 1343 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: instruction following | Not measured | 1312 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: creative writing | Not measured | 1297 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: English | Not measured | 1363 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: non-English | Not measured | 1319 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: Chinese | Not measured | 1360 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: German | Not measured | 1350 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: Japanese | Not measured | 1217 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: Korean | Not measured | 1266 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: French | Not measured | 1370 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: Spanish | Not measured | 1353 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: Russian | Not measured | 1329 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: Polish | Not measured | 1329 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: multi-turn | Not measured | 1335 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: longer queries | Not measured | 1326 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: writing and language | Not measured | 1311 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| LMArena Text: entertainment and media | Not measured | 1303 | Only MiniMax M1 measured |
| Neither model has a result on the other 30 boards here | |||
Image generationNot comparablePublic boards, shown as published, kept out of the index0 boards, none shared
| Benchmark | Ling 3.1 Flash | MiniMax M1 | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neither model has a result on 5 boards here | |||
What each workload costs
Three fixed token mixes at each model's listed price, so per-token rates become a bill.
Chat turn
1K input + 500 output tokens
Ling 3.1 Flash costs less
Repository review
50K input + 3K output tokens
Ling 3.1 Flash costs less
Agent loop
200K input + 10K output tokens
Ling 3.1 Flash costs less
Listed OpenRouter rates, without cache or batch discounts. A workload that does not fit a model's context window would need splitting.
Specification differences
The leading value in a row is marked; a row with a missing value names no leader. Our two rows are marked in red.
| Specification | inclusionAI Ling 3.1 Flash | MiniMax M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | inclusionAI | MiniMax |
| Weights | No public weights listed | No public weights listed |
| Released | October 2, 2026 | June 17, 2025 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Input $/Mtok | $0.075 | $0.40 |
| Output $/Mtok | $0.225 | $2.20 |
| Coding index | Not benchmarked | Not benchmarked |
| Independent measurements behind it | 0 | 0 |
| Cost per solved task | Not computable | Not computable |
| Source | OpenRouter listing | OpenRouter listing |
Questions
Is Ling 3.1 Flash better than MiniMax M1 for coding?
Neither model has a coding score yet, so the two cannot be ranked on coding. Pick Ling 3.1 Flash for output tokens 9.8x cheaper ($0.225 vs $2.20 per million).
Which is cheaper, Ling 3.1 Flash or MiniMax M1?
Ling 3.1 Flash costs $0.075 per million input tokens and $0.225 per million output tokens; MiniMax M1 costs $0.40 and $2.20. Cost per solved task is known for neither of them.
Which has the bigger context window, Ling 3.1 Flash or MiniMax M1?
MiniMax M1, with 1M tokens against 262K.
How many benchmarks is the Ling 3.1 Flash vs MiniMax M1 comparison based on?
1 benchmarks have a result for both models as of October 22, 2026. Ling 3.1 Flash's coding index rests on 0 independent benchmarks and MiniMax M1's on 0. Where only one model has a result, the page says so instead of naming a winner.