DeepSeek R1 vs MiniMax M2.5
MiniMax M2.5 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M2.5 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek R1 or MiniMax M2.5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek R1 | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | D.Run (China) | D.Run (China) |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.55 | $0.29 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.20 | $1.16 |
| Context window | 131K | 205K |
| Parameters | 671B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Mar 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.