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MiniMax and Kimi launch new models as AI pricing remains stable

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The LLM Pricing Digest noted a quiet week for price changes among major AI providers like Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok. However, two new MiniMax models, M3.1 Flash and a free tier variant, appeared on OpenRouter, targeting high-volume tasks like summarization and classification. Additionally, Moonshot AI's Kimi K3.1 Pro, a model focused on long-context capabilities, was also listed, though its pricing details are still emerging. The lack of price shifts from established providers suggests stability for budgeting, while new entrants like MiniMax highlight ongoing competition and the value of free tiers for model evaluation. AI

IMPACT New model options provide more choices for high-volume, lower-cost AI tasks and long-context applications.

RANK_REASON New model listings on a pricing platform, not a direct release from a frontier lab.

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MiniMax and Kimi launch new models as AI pricing remains stable

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Anders Rasmussen ·

    LLM Pricing Digest: Two New MiniMax Models and Kimi K3.1 Pro Arrive (Week of Oct 20, 2026)

    <h1> LLM Pricing Digest: Two New MiniMax Models and Kimi K3.1 Pro Arrive </h1> <p><em>Weekly pricing intel from <a href="https://llmpricewatch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">LLM Price Watch</a> — tracking Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok.</em></p> <p>Quiet week on the pri…

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