MiniMax M3.1 Flash is free on 3 providers today. Permanent free tiers come first, then one-time trials.
| Provider | API model ID | Context | Free limits | Sign-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA NIM | minimaxai/minimax-m3.1-flash |
1M | ~40 RPM (varies per model, not published) | Phone |
| Vercel AI Gateway | minimax/minimax-m3.1-flash |
1M | Lower per-model limits than the paid tier (429 on excess) | Free account |
| Routeway | minimax-m3.1-flash:free |
42K | 5 RPM on :free models | Free account |
Free lists change often. Each provider page shows its full limits and code examples, and every change is logged in the changelog. Want to call it from Claude Code or Cursor? Use the setup generator.