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MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1.
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open weights
205K ctx
Cheapest input
$0.29/M
on MiniMax Platform
Cheapest output
$0.95/M
on MiniMax Platform
Fastest
83 tok/s
on OpenRouter
Hosted equiv.
~$0.34/hr
@ 100 tok/s on MiniMax Platform
MiniMax-M2.1 is a lightweight, state-of-the-art large language model optimized for coding, agentic workflows, and modern application development. With only 10 billion activated parameters, it delivers a major jump in rea
Where to use it
Cheapest hosted endpoints.
Performance
Speed across providers.
Tokens/sec and time-to-first-token measured against the same prompt template on each provider's API.
| Provider | Tokens/sec | TTFT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter | 83.0 | — | 6026 ms |
FAQ
Frequently asked.
How do I run MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1?
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 is open-weight, so you can self-host on rented GPUs. See the Run It Yourself tab for GPU configurations + cost estimates, or use one of the hosted inference providers listed on this page.
Where can I access MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1?
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 is available via MiniMax Platform, OpenRouter. Each access option lists its own pricing (per million tokens or hourly hosting).
How much does it cost to run MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1?
API pricing starts at $0.29/M input tokens and $0.95/M output tokens. Self-hosting cost depends on the GPU you rent — see the Run It Yourself tab.
Is MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 open-source or proprietary?
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 is open-weight under the license. You can download and self-host it.
API pricing
Per provider
What it costs per month across providers.
Estimate your monthly bill for MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 across every host that publishes per-token pricing. Slide your token volumes; the chart + table re-rank cheapest-first.
Cheapest
$4.8
MiniMax Platform
$/M input
$0.29
per million tokens
$/M output
$0.95
per million tokens
Providers
2
with priced rows
Monthly bill
Cheapest provider on the left.
Total monthly cost — input + output tokens combined.
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Bill breakdown.
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Context window
How much it can remember.
205K tokens
≈ 153,600 English words
4K
32K
128K
1M
Capabilities
What it can do.
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Vision input
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Audio input
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Video input
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Function calling
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Tool use
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JSON mode
✓
Streaming
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Fine-tuning