Step 5 Preview vs MiniMax 01
MiniMax 01 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax 01 offers a larger context window. Choose Step 5 Preview or MiniMax 01 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Step 5 Preview | MiniMax 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.00 | $0.14 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.70 | $1.12 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Jan 2024 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.