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MiniMax: MiniMax M2

MiniMax M2 is a text-focused AI model with an extensive context length of 204,800 tokens and robust support for reasoning and tools. It excels in handling multi-modal inputs but lacks structured output capabilities. The model's benchmark score of 46.3 across independent tests places it in a competitive position. For those looking to manage costs while ensuring solid performance, MiniMax M2 is worth considering. Its pricing at $0.255 per million input tokens and $1.02 per million output tokens makes it accessible for projects requiring significant text processing without breaking the bank.

Quality Score
99/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.26
per 1M tokens
Output Price
$1.02
per 1M tokens
Context Window
204,800
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 46.3 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-07-25. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
AI Index broad capability composite 46.7
Model ID
minimax/minimax-m2
Vendor
minimax
Released
October 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 $0.26/M input and $1.02/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out under $0.01
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.18
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $3.31

Price & spec history

Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.

DateInput /MOutput /MContext
2026-07-25 $0.26 $1.02 204,800
2026-07-19 $0.30 $1.20 204,800
2026-07-17 $0.26 $1.02 204,800

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Quick answers

How much does MiniMax: MiniMax M2 cost?
$0.26 per million input tokens and $1.02 per million output tokens.
What is MiniMax: MiniMax M2's context window?
204,800 tokens, roughly 307 pages of text in a single request.
Does MiniMax: MiniMax M2 support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can MiniMax: MiniMax M2 process images?
No, it is text-only on the input side.