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MiniMax-M2.1 Cost Calculator - Minimax

Calculate the cost of using MiniMax-M2.1 from Minimax for your AI applications

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MiniMax-M2.1 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,000,000 tokens

Max: 8,192 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00030000
Output Cost$0.001200
Total Cost$0.001500

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000003000 per token
Output: $0.00000120 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,000,000
Max Output Tokens8,192

About MiniMax-M2.1

MiniMax-M2.1 is a chat model from Minimax, one of 6 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 848 out of 2172 chat models by cost and cheaper than 59% of models in this category. MiniMax-M2.1 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 13% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.30 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$1.20 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,000,000
Maximum Output Tokens8,192

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,000,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 8,192 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
System Messages - Configure model behavior

How MiniMax-M2.1 Pricing Compares

At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, MiniMax-M2.1 ranks 848 out of 2172 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 59% of models in this category.

MiniMax-M2.1 is one of 6 Minimax chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 13% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs MiniMax-M2.1
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.30$2.500%
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75+10%
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75+10%

Alternatives to MiniMax-M2.1

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AWS Bedrock
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.30/1M input
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AWS Bedrock
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
+10% vs MiniMax-M2.1
AWS Bedrock
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
+10% vs MiniMax-M2.1
AWS Bedrock
us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
+10% vs MiniMax-M2.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MiniMax-M2.1 cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. MiniMax-M2.1 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, MiniMax-M2.1 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does MiniMax-M2.1 pricing compare to the average chat model?

MiniMax-M2.1 input pricing is $0.30 per 1M tokens, which is 45% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 848 out of 2172 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 59% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.48.

What makes MiniMax-M2.1 different from other Minimax models?

Among Minimax's 6 chat models, MiniMax-M2.1 ranks 1 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to MiniMax-M2.1?

The most comparable chat models to MiniMax-M2.1 are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

How large is MiniMax-M2.1's context window?

MiniMax-M2.1 supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 13% of chat models by context window size (rank 222 of 2098). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate MiniMax-M2.1 costs?

MiniMax-M2.1 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.30 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.20.