Llama 4 Scout vs MiniMax M2.5
Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on output tokens, while Llama 4 Scout offers a larger context window. Choose Llama 4 Scout or MiniMax M2.5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 4 Scout | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Meta | MiniMax |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $0.27 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.95 |
| Context window | 1.3M | 205K |
| Parameters | 109B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Feb 2026 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 130 | 147 |
| LiveBench score | — | 60.3 |
| SWE-bench Verified score | — | 75.8 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1359 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1386 |
FAQ
Is Llama 4 Scout or MiniMax M2.5 cheaper?
Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on output tokens ($0.30 vs $0.95 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 4 Scout or MiniMax M2.5?
Llama 4 Scout has the larger context window (1.3M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.