MiniMax 01 vs MiniMax M2.5
MiniMax 01 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax 01 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax 01 or MiniMax M2.5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax 01 | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.14 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.12 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 1M | 205K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Feb 2026 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax 01 or MiniMax M2.5 cheaper?
MiniMax 01 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.12 vs $1.20 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax 01 or MiniMax M2.5?
MiniMax 01 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.