MiniMax M1 vs GLM 4.5
Both have similar output pricing, while MiniMax M1 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M1 or GLM 4.5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M1 | GLM 4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Z.ai |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.55 | $0.60 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.20 | $2.20 |
| Context window | 1M | 131K |
| Parameters | — | 355B |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Aug 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1343 | 1430 |
| SWE-bench Verified score | — | 64.2 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M1 or GLM 4.5 cheaper?
MiniMax M1 and GLM 4.5 have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M1 or GLM 4.5?
MiniMax M1 has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.