MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5
The MiniMax M2.5 is a text-based AI model that supports reasoning and uses tools for its tasks. It can handle input of up to 204800 characters in length and generate output with up to 128000 completion tokens. This model's capabilities include processing single-input modality, specifically text. For users who prioritize affordability over extensive benchmark coverage, the MiniMax M2.5 may be worth considering. With a blended benchmark score of 46.4 across one independent benchmark, its performance stands somewhat below that of other models. However, at $0.27 per million input tokens and $1.08 per million output tokens, it offers relatively competitive pricing. Users on tight budgets or those seeking a text-based model for specific tasks may find the MiniMax M2.5 a suitable option.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 46.4 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-09-07. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 44.3 |
- Model ID
- minimax/minimax-m2.5
- Vendor
- minimax
- Released
- February 2026
- Tokenizer
- Other
- Input Modalities
- text
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 128,000 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 $0.27/M input and $1.08/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | under $0.01 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.19 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $3.51 |
Price & spec history
Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.
| Date | Input /M | Output /M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | $0.27 | $1.08 | 204,800 |
| 2026-08-21 | $0.27 | $0.95 | 204,800 |
| 2026-08-20 | $0.23 | $0.90 | 204,800 |
| 2026-08-06 | $0.22 | $0.90 | 204,800 |
| 2026-07-17 | $0.15 | $0.90 | 204,800 |
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Quick answers
- How much does MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5 cost?
- $0.27 per million input tokens and $1.08 per million output tokens.
- What is MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5's context window?
- 204,800 tokens, roughly 307 pages of text in a single request.
- Does MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5 support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5 process images?
- No, it is text-only on the input side.