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MiniMax M2.1

MiniMax M2.1 is an enhanced large language model focused on multi-language programming and real-world complex tasks. It features exceptional capabilities across Rust, Java, Golang, C++, Kotlin, Objective-C, TypeScript, JavaScript and more, with industry-leading multilingual performance that outperforms Claude Sonnet 4.5 and approaches Claude Opus 4.5. M2.1 significantly strengthens native Android and iOS development, delivers enhanced design comprehension and aesthetic expression for web/app scenarios, and provides more concise responses with improved speed and reduced token consumption. It excels across various coding agent frameworks including Claude Code, Droid (Factory AI), Cline, Kilo Code, Roo Code, and BlackBox.

Updated Aug 10, 2026. Default version: MiniMax M2.1

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LLMBoard score54.8MiniMax M2.1
Coverage80%8 benchmark families
Context window204.8KTokens
Official input price$0.30MiniMax (minimax.io) API

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Model specification

Structured fields from the published default version.

Version
MiniMax M2.1
Released
Dec 23, 2025
Knowledge cutoff
Unknown
Parameters
230B
Context window
204.8K
Max output
131.1K
Inputs
text
Outputs
text
Open weights
Yes
License
MIT

Capability profile

This profile uses the latest version under this unique model that has a calculated LLMBoard score. Arena and price are excluded.

MiniMax M2.1 category scores

Benchmark results

Published benchmark records for the scored version MiniMax M2.1.

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OctoCodingBench0.311100.0%CAug 7, 2026
SWE-Perf0.011100.0%CAug 7, 2026
SWE-Review0.111100.0%CAug 7, 2026
SWT-Bench0.711100.0%CAug 7, 2026
VIBE0.911100.0%CAug 7, 2026
VIBE Android0.911100.0%CAug 7, 2026
VIBE Backend0.911100.0%CAug 7, 2026
VIBE iOS0.911100.0%CAug 7, 2026
VIBE Simulation0.911100.0%CAug 7, 2026
VIBE Web0.911100.0%CAug 7, 2026
Terminal-Bench0.522595.8%CAug 7, 2026
Multi-SWE-Bench0.53660.0%CAug 7, 2026
MMLU-Pro0.9412997.7%CAug 7, 2026
AA-LCR0.6101535.7%CAug 7, 2026
SciCode0.4121835.3%CAug 7, 2026
LiveCodeBench0.8147381.9%CAug 7, 2026
SWE-bench Multilingual0.7143460.6%CAug 7, 2026
IFBench0.7172840.7%CAug 7, 2026
Tau2 Telecom0.9183550.0%CAug 7, 2026
Toolathlon0.4223130.0%CAug 7, 2026
BrowseComp0.6335843.9%CAug 7, 2026
Humanity's Last Exam0.2559240.7%CAug 7, 2026
AIME 20250.86911439.8%CAug 7, 2026
SWE-Bench Verified0.77010433.0%CAug 7, 2026
GPQA0.88223365.1%CAug 7, 2026

Arena results

Preference and agent-evaluation signals from published Arena datasets.

No published Arena match

The default version has no published Arena rows, or its source alias has not been resolved.

Pricing

Official vendor API PAYG pricing is summarized first. The table then lists individual provider offerings without treating their minimum as the official price.

Official API
$0.30 input, $1.2 output per 1M
Official provider
MiniMax (minimax.io)
Lowest third-party
From $0.27 input, $1.1 output per 1M via LLM Gateway
Tracked offerings
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MiniMax Token Plan (minimax.io)MiniMax-M2.1globalN/AN/A204.8KAug 7, 2026
MiniMax Token Plan (minimaxi.com)MiniMax-M2.1globalN/AN/A204.8KAug 7, 2026
LLM Gatewayminimax-m2.1global$0.27$1.1204.8KAug 7, 2026
OpenCode Zenminimax-m2.1global$0.30$1.2204.8KAug 7, 2026
302.AIMiniMax-M2.1global$0.30$1.21MAug 7, 2026
MiniMax (minimax.io)MiniMax-M2.1global$0.30$1.2204.8KAug 7, 2026
MiniMax (minimaxi.com)MiniMax-M2.1global$0.30$1.2204.8KAug 7, 2026
Cortecsminimax-m2.1global$0.359$1.44196KAug 7, 2026
MoarkMiniMax-M2.1global$2.1$8.4204.8KAug 7, 2026

Official prices use only the vendor's configured official Provider and positive standard USD PAYG rates. Third-party offers remain explicitly labeled.

MiniMax M2.1 versions

All published versions linked to this unique model. The score columns identify the version used by the current overall ranking.

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MiniMax M2.1Dec 23, 202554.8230B204.8K131.1KYesMIT

What is MiniMax M2.1?

A concise description based on the published model registry.

MiniMax M2.1 is an enhanced large language model focused on multi-language programming and real-world complex tasks. It features exceptional capabilities across Rust, Java, Golang, C++, Kotlin, Objective-C, TypeScript, JavaScript and more, with industry-leading multilingual performance that outperforms Claude Sonnet 4.5 and approaches Claude Opus 4.5. M2.1 significantly strengthens native Android and iOS development, delivers enhanced design comprehension and aesthetic expression for web/app scenarios, and provides more concise responses with improved speed and reduced token consumption. It excels across various coding agent frameworks including Claude Code, Droid (Factory AI), Cline, Kilo Code, Roo Code, and BlackBox.

Use the benchmark, Arena and pricing sections above as separate evidence. A missing field means the current data snapshot does not support that claim.

Data snapshot: 2026-08-07. Editorial model content is not available in the backend.

MiniMax M2.1 vs nearby models

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FAQ

Common questions about MiniMax M2.1.

When was MiniMax M2.1 released?

MiniMax M2.1's default version was released on Dec 23, 2025.

How much does MiniMax M2.1 cost?

MiniMax M2.1's official API price is $0.30 per million input tokens and $1.2 per million output tokens via MiniMax (minimax.io). The lowest tracked third-party offer starts at $0.27 input and $1.1 output via LLM Gateway.

Who created MiniMax M2.1?

MiniMax M2.1 is published under MiniMax in the model registry.

What is the context window for MiniMax M2.1?

The default version has a 204.8K token context window.

Is MiniMax M2.1 open weight?

Yes. The default version is marked as open weight under MIT.

How many API providers offer MiniMax M2.1?

9 published provider offerings are linked to the default version.

What models should I compare MiniMax M2.1 with?

Nearby ranked alternatives include GLM 4.5 Air, Nova 2 Lite, o4 mini.

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