MiniMax M2.5 vs MiniMax-M3.1-Flash (EU)
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax-M3.1-Flash (EU) offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M2.5 or MiniMax-M3.1-Flash (EU) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M2.5 | MiniMax-M3.1-Flash (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Requesty |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 205K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| LiveBench score | 60.3 | — |
| SWE-bench Verified score | 75.8 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1359 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1386 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 147 | — |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M2.5 or MiniMax-M3.1-Flash (EU) cheaper?
MiniMax M2.5 and MiniMax-M3.1-Flash (EU) have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M2.5 or MiniMax-M3.1-Flash (EU)?
MiniMax-M3.1-Flash (EU) has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.