MiniMax M1 Models by MiniMax
This model family is considered obsolete. Consider newer alternatives in Related Model Families below.
3 models2025Up to 1m ctxFrom $0.3/1M input
Details
ResearcherMiniMax
LicenseApache 2.0OSI-approved
Commercial useCommercial use: permitted
Models3
Released2025
Max context1m
Capabilities
Reasoning1 of 3 models
Function Calling1 of 3 models
Tool Use1 of 3 models
Structured Outputs1 of 3 models
About
MiniMax M1 is a family of 3 AI models by MiniMax, released in 2025.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
2 in view1 retired
MiniMax-M1-240kCurrent
Use when the workload needs 240k context and 240B parameters.
2025-01240k context240B parameters
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax-M1-80k | Use when the workload needs 80k context. | 2025-06 | 80k context | Current |
| MiniMax-M1-240k | Use when the workload needs 240k context and 240B parameters. | 2025-01 | 240k context240B parameters | Current |
Release Timeline
3 release groups2025-09
1 retired
MiniMax M1
Replaced1m context456B parametersreasoning
2025-06
1 current
MiniMax-M1-80k
Current80k context
2025-01
1 current
MiniMax-M1-240k
Current240k context240B parameters
Replaced By
Replaced
Keep for legacy integrations; evaluate MiniMax M3 before new work.
Specifications(3 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters | Reasoning | Fn Calling | Tool Use | Structured Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax-M1-80k | 2025-06 | 80k | 456B total, 45.9B active (MoE) | No | No | No | No |
| MiniMax-M1-240k | 2025-01 | 240k | 240B | No | No | No | No |
Available From(4 providers)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax-M1-240k | Fireworks AI | $0.3 | $1.2 | Serverless |
| MiniMax-M1-80k | Novita AI | $0.55 | $2.2 | Serverless |
| MiniMax-M1-80k | Fireworks AI | $0.9 | $0.9 | Serverless |
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 text to speech. 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-M1-240k with 240k context.
