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.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 46.3 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-07-25. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 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 →
| 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 | $0.18 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $3.31 |
Price & spec history
Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.
| Date | Input /M | Output /M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.