Kimi K2 Thinking vs MiniMax-M2.1
MiniMax-M2.1 is cheaper on output tokens, while Kimi K2 Thinking offers a larger context window. Choose Kimi K2 Thinking or MiniMax-M2.1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Kimi K2 Thinking | MiniMax-M2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cortecs | Cortecs |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.66 | $0.34 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.73 | $1.34 |
| Context window | 262K | 196K |
| Parameters | 1T | 229B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Dec 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.