DeepSeek-V3 (Mar 2025) vs MiniMax M2
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax M2 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek-V3 (Mar 2025) or MiniMax M2 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek-V3 (Mar 2025) | MiniMax M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | MiniMax |
| Input / 1M tokens | — | $0.26 |
| Output / 1M tokens | — | $1.02 |
| Context window | — | 205K |
| Parameters | 671B | 229B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Oct 2025 |
| Aider Polyglot score | 55.1 | — |
| SWE-bench Verified score | — | 61.0 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1340 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1297 |
FAQ
Is DeepSeek-V3 (Mar 2025) or MiniMax M2 cheaper?
DeepSeek-V3 (Mar 2025) and MiniMax M2 have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek-V3 (Mar 2025) 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.