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title: "minimax-m2 - Model Details & Comparison"
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# minimax-m2 - Model Details & Comparison

> minimax-m2 from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About minimax-m2

minimax-m2 is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.26 per 1M input tokens and $1.02 per 1M output tokens, ranking 930 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 65% of models in this category. minimax-m2 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 205K-token context window is in the top 32% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **204,800 Max Input Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Output Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.26 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$1.02 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

minimax-m2 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## minimax-m2 Pricing Overview

At $0.26 per 1M input tokens and $1.02 per 1M output tokens, minimax-m2 ranks 930 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 65% of models in this category.

minimax-m2 is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 205K-token context window places it in the top 32% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to minimax-m2 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.30 | $2.50 |
| gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.28 | $2.20 |
| gpt-5-mini | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 |
| gemini-2.5-flash | Vertex AI | $0.30 | $2.50 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.30 | $2.50 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07.md)
- [Compare gpt-5-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate minimax-m2 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/minimax-m2.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is minimax-m2 cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

Yes. minimax-m2 costs $0.26 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 18% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does minimax-m2 pricing compare to the average chat model?

minimax-m2 input pricing is $0.26 per 1M tokens, which is 49% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 930 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 65% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.02 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes minimax-m2 different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, minimax-m2 ranks 125 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to minimax-m2?

The most comparable chat models to minimax-m2 are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.28/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash from Vertex AI ($0.30/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate minimax-m2 costs?

minimax-m2 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.26 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.02.

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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