MiniMax M2 alternatives
Best MiniMax M2 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for MiniMax M2, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
MiniMax M2
- Input / 1M
- $0.30
- Output / 1M
- $1.20
- Context
- 205K
- Intelligence
- 18.6
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from MiniMax M2, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top MiniMax M2 alternatives
Each model is scored against MiniMax M2. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MiniMax M2 MiniMax | Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context205K | Intelligence18.6 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.01-97% | Output / 1M$1.28+7% | Context1.05M+412% | Intelligence24.4+31% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.21-30% | Output / 1M$0.84-30% | Context205K | Intelligence22.8+23% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.27-10% | Output / 1M$1.08-10% | Context205K | Intelligence22.8+23% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context205K | Intelligence20.9+12% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20-33% | Output / 1M$1.25+4% | Context400K+95% | Intelligence20.7+11% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextAccepts file and imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20-33% | Output / 1M$1.15-4% | Context262K+28% | Intelligence19.5+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context1.05M+412% | Intelligence19.1+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.43+43% | Output / 1M$1.75+46% | Context205K | Intelligence18.5-1% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.15-50% | Output / 1M$1-17% | Context262K+28% | Intelligence18.2-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputLarger 262K contextAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context131K-36% | Intelligence17.5-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts imageNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to MiniMax M2?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 from DeepSeek ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.28 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.20 for MiniMax M2.
Is there a cheaper alternative to MiniMax M2?
Yes. MiniMax M2.7 charges $0.84 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.20 for MiniMax M2.
Can I try MiniMax M2 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare MiniMax M2 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to MiniMax M2 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.