Is MiniMax M2.1 or GLM-5 cheaper?

MiniMax M2.1 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.20 vs $2.56 per 1M).

Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M2.1 or GLM-5?

GLM-5 has the larger context window (203K tokens).

MiniMax M2.1 vs GLM-5

MiniMax M2.1 is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM-5 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M2.1 or GLM-5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.

Spec	MiniMax M2.1	GLM-5
Provider	Meganova	Meganova
Input / 1M tokens	$0.28	$0.80
Output / 1M tokens	$1.20	$2.56
Context window	197K	203K
Parameters	229B	744B
Open weights	Yes	Yes
Released	Dec 2025	Feb 2026

MiniMax M2.1 details →GLM-5 details →

FAQ

Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.