MiniMax-M2.5 vs Kimi K2.6
MiniMax-M2.5 is cheaper on output tokens, while Kimi K2.6 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax-M2.5 or Kimi K2.6 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax-M2.5 | Kimi K2.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Together AI | Together AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $1.20 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $4.50 |
| Context window | 205K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | 1T |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Apr 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.