MiniMax API pricing
As of October 22, 2026, the MiniMax API prices run from $1.02 to $2.20 per million output tokens across 8 models, as listed on OpenRouter. MiniMax M2 is the cheapest paid model at $0.255 input and $1.02 output per million tokens, and MiniMax M1 the most expensive at $0.40 input and $2.20 output.
MiniMax M3 ranks first among MiniMax models in our Vibe Coding Index, at 39.2 on 6 benchmarks. 3 of 8 MiniMax models have any benchmark score. Cost per solved task is known for 5 of 8 models.
| Model | Input $/Mtok | Output $/Mtok | Context | Evidence | Index | Cost per solved task |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax M3 | $0.30 | $1.20 | 1.05M | 39.2 | $0.56 | |
| MiniMax M2.7 | $0.30 | $1.20 | 205K | 36.2 | $0.64 | |
| MiniMax M2.5 | $0.30 | $1.20 | 205K | 37.2 | $0.62 | |
| MiniMax M2-her | $0.30 | $1.20 | 66K | Not benchmarked | No run cost | |
| MiniMax M2.1 | $0.30 | $1.20 | 205K | Not enough data | $0.59 | |
| MiniMax M2 | $0.255 | $1.02 | 205K | Not enough data | $0.702 | |
| MiniMax M1 | $0.40 | $2.20 | 1M | Not benchmarked | No run cost | |
| MiniMax-01 | $0.20 | $1.10 | 1M | Not benchmarked | No run cost |
Price changes
No change in a maker's own API price recorded yet. We read prices daily from OpenRouter (since October 15, 2026) and list a change only when the maker's own price moves between two of our snapshots.