Best MiniMax Models for Design

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

MiniMax M3 is the best MiniMax model for design and frontend generation, rated 1330 on Design Arena Elo. MiniMax M2.7 (1287) and MiniMax M2.1 (1280) round out the top three.

1330Design Elo

54.7Intelligence

42 t/sSpeed

$0.300Input /M

1.0MContext

AI models ranked by Design Arena Elo — head-to-head human preference for generating UI, websites, data visualizations and 3D. The best models for frontend and design generation.

1M
minimax-m3
ReasoningToolsJSON+154.7 intel · $0.300/M · 42 t/s
1330
Design Elo
2M
minimax-m2.7
ReasoningToolsJSON49.6 intel · $0.250/M · 273 t/s
1287
Design Elo
3M
minimax-m2.1
ReasoningToolsJSON39.4 intel · $0.290/M · 149 t/s
1280
Design Elo
4M
minimax-m2.5
ReasoningToolsJSON41.9 intel · $0.150/M · 183 t/s
1266
Design Elo
5M
minimax-m2
ReasoningToolsJSON36.1 intel · $0.255/M · 103 t/s
1193
Design Elo

Frequently asked

What is the best MiniMax model for design?

MiniMax M3 is the best MiniMax model for design and frontend generation, rated 1330 on Design Arena Elo. MiniMax M2.7 (1287) and MiniMax M2.1 (1280) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to MiniMax M3?

MiniMax M2.7 (1287) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by MiniMax M2.1 (1280). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many MiniMax models are there?

modelgrep tracks 8 MiniMax models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by MiniMax M3. 5 of them qualify for this ranking.

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