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MiniMax M1 Models by MiniMax

3 models2025Up to 1M ctxFrom $0.3/1M input

About

MiniMax M1 is a family of 3 AI models by MiniMax, released in 2025.

Current Variants

Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.

3 in view
MiniMax M1Current

Use when the workload needs 1M context, 456B parameters, and reasoning.

2025-091M context456B parametersreasoning

Use when the workload needs 80K context and 80B parameters.

2025-0180K context80B parameters

Use when the workload needs 240K context and 240B parameters.

2025-01240K context240B parameters

Release Timeline

2 release groups
2025-09
1 current
MiniMax M1
1M context456B parametersreasoning
Current
2025-01
2 current
MiniMax-M1-240k
240K context240B parameters
Current
MiniMax-M1-80k
80K context80B parameters
Current

Specifications(3 models)

MiniMax M1 model specifications comparison
ModelReleasedContextParametersReasoningFn CallingTool UseStructured Outputs
MiniMax M12025-091M456BYesYesYesYes
MiniMax-M1-80k2025-0180K80BNoNoNoNo
MiniMax-M1-240k2025-01240K240BNoNoNoNo

Available From(1 provider)

Pricing

MiniMax M1 model pricing by provider
ModelProviderInput / 1MOutput / 1MType
MiniMax-M1-240kFireworks AI$0.3$1.2Serverless
MiniMax-M1-80kFireworks AI$0.9$0.9Serverless

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MiniMax M1 used for?
MiniMax M1 is used for reasoning, agent workflows and tool use, and structured outputs. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
How does MiniMax M1 compare to MiniMax Speech?
MiniMax M1 by MiniMax is strongest where you need reasoning, while MiniMax Speech by MiniMax is the closest related family to check for adjacent model selection. MiniMax M1 has 3 listed variants and reaches up to 1M context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
Which MiniMax M1 model should I use?
For the lowest listed input price, start with MiniMax-M1-240k through Fireworks AI at $0.3/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate MiniMax M1 with 1M context and reasoning, tool use, function calling, and structured outputs.

Models(3)