MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1
MiniMax M2.1 is a large language model from Minimax capable of handling text inputs with a context length of 204800 tokens and supports both reasoning and tools integration, making it suitable for tasks requiring complex processing and external data interaction. This model does not offer structured output or open weights, focusing primarily on text-based operations. For those seeking a reliable option within a budget, MiniMax M2.1 stands as a strong contender with a blended benchmark score of 50.8 across one independent evaluation. Given its pricing at $0.3 per million input tokens and $1.2 per million output tokens, it offers competitive value for tasks that require extensive reasoning and tool integration.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 50.8 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-07-29. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 51.7 |
- Model ID
- minimax/minimax-m2.1
- Vendor
- minimax
- Released
- December 2025
- Tokenizer
- Other
- Input Modalities
- text
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 131,072 tokens
- Tool Calling
- ✓ supported
- Structured Output
- ✓ supported
- Reasoning Mode
- ✓ supported
- Vision
- text only
- Audio
- no
- Moderated
- no
What it costs in practice
Computed from the current $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | $0.01 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.21 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $3.90 |
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Quick answers
- How much does MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 cost?
- $0.30 per million input tokens and $1.20 per million output tokens.
- What is MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1's context window?
- 204,800 tokens, roughly 307 pages of text in a single request.
- Does MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 process images?
- No, it is text-only on the input side.