MiniMax: MiniMax M1
The MiniMax M1 is a language model that accepts text input and can process context lengths of up to 1000000 tokens. It supports tools for fine-tuning and customization, as well as reasoning capabilities. However, it does not provide structured output. For users who require high-performance text processing and are willing to invest in a premium service, the MiniMax M1 may be worth considering. The model's price point is competitive at $0.55 per million input tokens, but the cost for output tokens is significantly higher at $2.20 per million. With no independent benchmark coverage available yet, it's essential for users to weigh their needs carefully and consider alternative options before making a decision.
- Model ID
- minimax/minimax-m1
- Vendor
- minimax
- Released
- June 2025
- Tokenizer
- Other
- Input Modalities
- text
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 40,000 tokens
- Tool Calling
- ✓ supported
- Structured Output
- not supported
- Reasoning Mode
- ✓ supported
- Vision
- text only
- Audio
- no
- Moderated
- no
What it costs in practice
Computed from the current $0.55/M input and $2.20/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | $0.02 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.39 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $7.15 |
Price & spec history
Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.
| Date | Input /M | Output /M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | $0.55 | $2.20 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-09-08 | $0.40 | $2.20 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-08-17 | $0.55 | $2.20 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-08-16 | $0.40 | $2.20 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-07-17 | $0.55 | $2.20 | 1,000,000 |
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Quick answers
- How much does MiniMax: MiniMax M1 cost?
- $0.55 per million input tokens and $2.20 per million output tokens.
- What is MiniMax: MiniMax M1's context window?
- 1,000,000 tokens, roughly 1,500 pages of text in a single request.
- Does MiniMax: MiniMax M1 support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, a reasoning mode.
- Can MiniMax: MiniMax M1 process images?
- No, it is text-only on the input side.