MiniMax
MiniMax M1
MiniMax-M1 is a large-scale, open-weight reasoning model designed for extended context and high-efficiency inference.
At a glance
- Input / 1M
- $0.55
- Output / 1M
- $2.20
- Context
- 1M
- Max output
- 40K
- Intelligence
- 11.7
- Released
- Jun 2025
Pricing
MiniMax M1 API pricing
Per-token rates, plus what common tasks actually cost.
| Input tokensPer 1M tokens | $0.55 |
|---|---|
| Output tokensPer 1M tokens | $2.20 |
| Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens | Not available |
| Cache writePer 1M tokens | Not available |
Chat message
2K in, 500 out
$2.20
per 1,000 requests
Coding task
30K in, 4K out
$25.30
per 1,000 requests
Long document summary
150K in, 2K out
$86.90
per 1,000 requests
Benchmarks
MiniMax M1 benchmark scores
Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.
Intelligence index
11.7
Coding index
Not available
Agentic index
Not available
Specs
Context window and capabilities
What it can read, what it can write, and which API features it supports.
- Context window
- 1M tokens
- Max output
- 40K tokens
- Input types
- Text
- Output types
- Text
- Reasoning effort
- Not available
- Release date
- June 17, 2025
- Knowledge cutoff
- June 30, 2024
- Tool calling
- Structured outputs
- JSON mode
- Reasoning
- Temperature
- Stop sequences
- Deterministic seed
- Verbosity control
Compare
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MiniMax M1 alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does MiniMax M1 cost?
MiniMax M1 costs $0.55 per 1M input tokens and $2.20 per 1M output tokens through the API. A typical chat message costs about $2.20 per 1,000 messages.
What is the context window of MiniMax M1?
MiniMax M1 accepts up to 1M tokens of input and can write up to 40K tokens in a single response.
What is the best alternative to MiniMax M1?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite from Google is a strong alternative. It offers: 1.5x cheaper output, higher intelligence score, larger 1.05m context.
Can I use MiniMax M1 alongside other models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to MiniMax M1 and any other models you pick at the same time, so you can compare answers side by side.
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