MiniMax
MiniMax M2.1
MiniMax-M2.1 is a lightweight, state-of-the-art large language model optimized for coding, agentic workflows, and modern application development.
At a glance
- Input / 1M
- $0.30
- Output / 1M
- $1.20
- Context
- 205K
- Max output
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 20.9
- Released
- Dec 2025
Pricing
MiniMax M2.1 API pricing
Per-token rates, plus what common tasks actually cost.
| Input tokensPer 1M tokens | $0.30 |
|---|---|
| Output tokensPer 1M tokens | $1.20 |
| Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens | $0.03 |
| Cache writePer 1M tokens | Not available |
Chat message
2K in, 500 out
$1.20
per 1,000 requests
Coding task
30K in, 4K out
$13.80
per 1,000 requests
Long document summary
150K in, 2K out
$47.40
per 1,000 requests
Benchmarks
MiniMax M2.1 benchmark scores
Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.
Intelligence index
20.9
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
- 205K tokens
- Max output
- 131K tokens
- Input types
- Text
- Output types
- Text
- Reasoning effort
- Not available
- Release date
- December 23, 2025
- Tool calling
- Structured outputs
- JSON mode
- Reasoning
- Temperature
- Stop sequences
- Deterministic seed
- Verbosity control
Compare
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Alternatives
MiniMax M2.1 alternatives
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does MiniMax M2.1 cost?
MiniMax M2.1 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens through the API. A typical chat message costs about $1.20 per 1,000 messages.
What is the context window of MiniMax M2.1?
MiniMax M2.1 accepts up to 205K tokens of input and can write up to 131K tokens in a single response.
What is the best alternative to MiniMax M2.1?
MiniMax M3 from MiniMax is a strong alternative. It offers: higher intelligence score, larger 1.05m context, accepts image and video.
Can I use MiniMax M2.1 alongside other models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to MiniMax M2.1 and any other models you pick at the same time, so you can compare answers side by side.
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