DeepSeek V3.1 vs MiniMax M2
DeepSeek V3.1 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M2 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V3.1 or MiniMax M2 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V3.1 | MiniMax M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | MiniMax |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $0.26 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.95 | $1.02 |
| Context window | 164K | 205K |
| Parameters | — | 229B |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Oct 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1420 | 1340 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 140 | — |
| SWE-bench Verified score | — | 61.0 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1297 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek V3.1 or MiniMax M2 cheaper?
DeepSeek V3.1 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.95 vs $1.02 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V3.1 or MiniMax M2?
MiniMax M2 has the larger context window (205K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.