MiniMax M1 pricing & benchmarks
Released Jun 17, 2025 · served by 2 providers
What MiniMax M1 is
MiniMax-M1 is a large-scale, open-weight reasoning model designed for extended context and high-efficiency inference. It leverages a hybrid Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture paired with a custom "lightning attention" mechanism, allowing it...
- Model ID:
minimax/minimax-m1 - Modality: text->text
- Knowledge cutoff: 2024-06-30
- Tool calling: supported · Structured output: not supported
Providers and prices for MiniMax M1
The same model costs different amounts depending on who serves it. Prices are per 1M tokens, cheapest first. Uptime and throughput are OpenRouter's rolling measurements, not vendor claims.
| Provider | Input | Output | Context | Quant | Uptime 24h | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimaxcheapest | $0.400 | $2.20 | 1M | — | 100.0% | — |
| Novita | $0.550 | $2.20 | 1M | bf16 | 100.0% | — |
FAQ
How much does the MiniMax M1 API cost?
$0.400 per 1M input tokens and $2.20 per 1M output tokens. A typical workload of 1M input + 300K output tokens costs about $1.06.
Is MiniMax M1 free?
No. It is a paid model starting at $0.400 per 1M input tokens, though some providers offer trial credits.
Which provider is cheapest for MiniMax M1?
Minimax at $0.400 input / $2.20 output per 1M tokens.
Can I self-host MiniMax M1?
No. MiniMax M1 is closed-weight and only available through hosted APIs.