MiniMax M2.1 Pricing
FastMiniMax · 205K tokens context
MiniMax M2.1 from MiniMax costs $0.300 per 1 million input tokens and $1.20 per 1 million output tokens as of August 2026 (live OpenRouter data). The model supports a 204,800-token context window (approximately 153,600 words) with a 131K-token maximum output. A typical 1,000-token request costs $0.0003 in input charges; a 10,000-token request costs $0.0030.
| Input price | $0.300 / 1M tokens |
|---|---|
| Output price | $1.20 / 1M tokens |
| Output / input ratio | 4.0× |
| Context window | 204,800 tokens (~153,600 words) |
| Maximum output | 131,072 tokens |
| Cost per 1K tokens (input) | $0.0003 |
| Tier | Fast |
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MiniMax-M2.1 is a lightweight, state-of-the-art large language model optimized for coding, agentic workflows, and modern application development.
Input Price
$0.300
per 1 million tokens
Output Price
$1.20
per 1 million tokens
Context Window
205K tokens
max 131K output
Cost Examples
| Request Type | Tokens | Input Cost | Output Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 word article | 1,333 | $0.0004 | $0.00048 |
| 10-page document (2,500 words) | 3,333 | $0.001 | $0.0012 |
| 1,000 lines of code | 5,000 | $0.0015 | $0.0018 |
| 100K token document | 100,000 | $0.03 | $0.036 |
Output cost estimated at 30% of input token count. Use the calculator for exact figures.
Strengths
- ✓Affordable at $0.30/1M input tokens
- ✓Large 205K-token context window
- ✓Low latency for high-throughput workloads
Limitations
- –Less capable than flagship models on complex reasoning
- –Quality and availability can vary by hosting provider
Best Use Cases
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