Minimax

MiniMax: MiniMax M1

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...

Context Window
1000K tokens
Parameters
N/A
Input Price
$0.55/1M
Output Price
$2.20/1M
Price Tier
standard
Provider
Minimax

How to Use MiniMax: MiniMax M1

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  1. Download the CoreAI app for iOS, Android, or use the Web App
  2. Select MiniMax: MiniMax M1 from the model selector
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MiniMax: MiniMax M1 at a Glance

MiniMax: MiniMax M1 holds the #72 spot for context size out of 392 chat models in the CoreAI catalog — 1M tokens, roughly 750,000 words or 1,500 pages of text in a single conversation. On price, it is the #69 cheapest of 183 standard-tier models by input cost. It joined the catalog on 2025-06-17. It supports step-by-step reasoning (thinking mode).

MiniMax: MiniMax M1 Compared to Its Closest Alternatives

SpecMiniMax: MiniMax M1MiniMax: MiniMax M3Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95BinclusionAI: Ling-2.6-flash
ProviderMinimaxMinimaxQwenInclusionai
Input $/1M tokens$0.55$0.3$2$0.01
Output $/1M tokens$2.2$1.2$6$0.03
Context window1M524K1M262K
Reasoning modeYesYesYesNo
Image inputNoYesNoNo
Price tierstandardstandardstandardbudget

Every model in this table is available on CoreAI — open the web app and run the same prompt through MiniMax: MiniMax M1 and MiniMax: MiniMax M3 side by side to judge with your own eyes.

What MiniMax: MiniMax M1 Actually Costs in Practice

A typical question (about 1,000 tokens in, 500 out) runs $0.00165 on MiniMax: MiniMax M1's raw per-token rates; a heavy session with a 50K-token document costs about $0.039. On CoreAI you don't juggle these numbers — one subscription covers MiniMax: MiniMax M1 and 300+ other models under a plan usage limit, with no API keys. See plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions about MiniMax: MiniMax M1

What is MiniMax: MiniMax M1's context window?

MiniMax: MiniMax M1 handles 1M tokens of context — roughly 750,000 words, or about 1,500 pages of text in one conversation.

How much does MiniMax: MiniMax M1 cost?

MiniMax: MiniMax M1's underlying rates are $0.55 per 1M input tokens and $2.2 per 1M output tokens. On CoreAI it is included in one subscription alongside 300+ models, so there is no per-token billing to manage.

Can MiniMax: MiniMax M1 process images?

No — MiniMax: MiniMax M1 is text-only. If you need image understanding, its standard-tier peers with vision are listed in the comparison table above.

Does MiniMax: MiniMax M1 support reasoning or thinking mode?

Yes. MiniMax: MiniMax M1 can work through problems step by step before answering; on CoreAI you can toggle thinking mode per message.

How can I use MiniMax: MiniMax M1 without an API key?

Open the CoreAI web app or the iOS/Android app, pick MiniMax: MiniMax M1 in the model selector, and chat — no API key, no per-token billing. One subscription covers MiniMax: MiniMax M1 and 300+ other models.

What are the best alternatives to MiniMax: MiniMax M1?

The closest alternatives on CoreAI are MiniMax: MiniMax M3, Qwen: Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B, inclusionAI: Ling-2.6-flash — similar tier and capability. The fastest way to choose is running one prompt through them side by side in CoreAI's Compare view.

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