MiniMax M2.1 vs GPT-5
MiniMax M2.1 is cheaper on output tokens, while GPT-5 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M2.1 or GPT-5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M2.1 | GPT-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenCode Zen | OpenCode Zen |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $1.07 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $8.50 |
| Context window | 205K | 400K |
| Parameters | 229B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Aug 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.