Kimi K2.5 vs MiniMax M2.5
MiniMax M2.5 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M2.5 offers a larger context window. Choose Kimi K2.5 or MiniMax M2.5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Kimi K2.5 | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | HPC-AI | HPC-AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.50 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Parameters | 1T | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.