MiniMax M2 vs Doubao-Seed-Code
MiniMax M2 is cheaper on output tokens, while Doubao-Seed-Code offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M2 or Doubao-Seed-Code based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M2 | Doubao-Seed-Code |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | ZenMux |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.26 | $0.17 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.02 | $1.12 |
| Context window | 205K | 256K |
| Parameters | 229B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 |
| SWE-bench Verified score | 61.0 | 78.8 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1340 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1297 | — |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M2 or Doubao-Seed-Code cheaper?
MiniMax M2 is cheaper on output tokens ($1.02 vs $1.12 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M2 or Doubao-Seed-Code?
Doubao-Seed-Code has the larger context window (256K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.