MiniMax: MiniMax-01
MiniMax • LLM
MiniMax-01 is a combines MiniMax-Text-01 for text generation and MiniMax-VL-01 for image understanding. It has 456 billion parameters, with 45.9 billion parameters activated per inference, and can handle a context...
Specifications
Context Window
1.0M tokens
Input Price/1M
$0.20
Output Price/1M
$1.10
Parameters
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Max Output
1.0M tokens
Information
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ✅ Supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: MiniMax: MiniMax-01
What is MiniMax: MiniMax-01?
MiniMax: MiniMax-01 is an AI model developed by MiniMax, classified as a large language model (LLM). It is a multimodal model, capable of processing text, images, and potentially other media types. As an open source model, it is available for download, customization, and on-premises deployment. With a context window of 1.0M tokens, it is suitable for processing long documents such as contracts, books, and complete codebases.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
MiniMax: MiniMax-01 is usage-based, priced at $0.2/1M input tokens and $1.1/1M output tokens. For context: 1 million tokens is approximately 750,000 words, or about 10 average-length books. At this aggressive price point, it is one of the most cost-effective options on the market, ideal for high-volume applications like chatbots, bulk document analysis, and automation.
Benchmarks & Performance
We don't have detailed benchmark results for MiniMax: MiniMax-01 yet. Benchmarks are updated weekly as new data becomes available from sources like Artificial Analysis, LM Arena, and LiveBench.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
MiniMax: MiniMax-01 is suitable for a wide range of AI applications: long document analysis (contracts, legal proceedings, codebases), image and visual document analysis (OCR, diagrams, screenshots), multimodal processing combining text and images, high-volume chatbots and automated support, text generation, summarization, translation, and general assistance.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, MiniMax: MiniMax-01 competes directly with similarly capable models. MiniMax competes in this segment against OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MiniMax: MiniMax-01?
MiniMax-01 is a combines MiniMax-Text-01 for text generation and MiniMax-VL-01 for image understanding. It has 456 billion parameters, with 45.9 billion parameters activated per inference, and can handle a context...
How much does MiniMax: MiniMax-01 cost?
MiniMax: MiniMax-01 costs $0.2/1M input tokens and $1.1/1M output tokens. For heavy usage (e.g., a chatbot handling 100k messages/month), costs can range from $10 to $1,000 depending on volume.
How does MiniMax: MiniMax-01 compare with other models?
We don't have detailed benchmarks for MiniMax: MiniMax-01 yet. Check the main benchmark page to compare available models.
Is MiniMax: MiniMax-01 open source?
Yes, MiniMax: MiniMax-01 is an open source model. You can deploy it on-premises, customize it via fine-tuning, and maintain full control over your data. Check the official repository for the specific license.
What is MiniMax: MiniMax-01 best for?
MiniMax: MiniMax-01 excels at multimodal tasks including text and vision. With its large context window, it handles long documents, codebases, and extended conversations.
Last updated: May 24, 2026 • View methodology →