MiniMax M1 alternatives
Best MiniMax M1 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for MiniMax M1, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
MiniMax M1
- Input / 1M
- $0.55
- Output / 1M
- $2.20
- Context
- 1M
- Intelligence
- 11.7
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from MiniMax M1, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top MiniMax M1 alternatives
Each model is scored against MiniMax M1. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MiniMax M1 MiniMax | Input / 1M$0.55 | Output / 1M$2.20 | Context1M | Intelligence11.7 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.25-55% | Output / 1M$1.50-32% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence15.6+33% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and video and file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-45% | Output / 1M$2.50+14% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence15.5+32% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and image and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-45% | Output / 1M$2.50+14% | Context1M | Intelligence13.4+15% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image and video and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50-9% | Output / 1M$2.15-2% | Context164K-84% | Intelligence13.1+12% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60+9% | Output / 1M$2.20 | Context131K-87% | Intelligence12.8+9% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.57+4% | Output / 1M$2.30+5% | Context131K-87% | Intelligence12.7+9% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-45% | Output / 1M$1-55% | Context262K-74% | Intelligence11.9+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.70+27% | Output / 1M$2.50+14% | Context64K-94% | Intelligence11.4-3% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.40-27% | Output / 1M$1.60-27% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence10.2-13% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.21-62% | Output / 1M$1.90-14% | Context262K-74% | Intelligence9.9-15% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to MiniMax M1?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.50 per 1M output tokens, compared with $2.20 for MiniMax M1.
Is there a cheaper alternative to MiniMax M1?
Yes. Qwen3 Coder 480B A35B charges $1 per 1M output tokens, versus $2.20 for MiniMax M1.
Can I try MiniMax M1 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare MiniMax M1 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to MiniMax M1 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.