MiniMax M2.5 vs Grok 3
MiniMax M2.5 is cheaper on output tokens, while MiniMax M2.5 offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M2.5 or Grok 3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M2.5 | Grok 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Poe |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.27 | $3.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.95 | $15.00 |
| Context window | 205K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | 3T |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Apr 2025 |
| LiveBench score | 60.3 | — |
| SWE-bench Verified score | 75.8 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 147 | 138 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1359 | — |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1386 | — |
| Aider Polyglot score | — | 53.3 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M2.5 or Grok 3 cheaper?
MiniMax M2.5 is cheaper on output tokens ($0.95 vs $15.00 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M2.5 or Grok 3?
MiniMax M2.5 has the larger context window (205K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.