Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
Cohere vs MiniMax
6 models vs 8 models
Cohere and MiniMax have the same median paid input price, $0.30 per 1M tokens. Its cheapest paid model, Command R7B (12-2024) ($0.04), compares with MiniMax-01 ($0.20) at MiniMax. Cohere lists 6 models; MiniMax lists 8 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier, paid models · highlighted = better
Cohere
MiniMax
Models listed
6
8
Cheapest input / 1M
$0.04
$0.20
Median in / out
$0.30 / $1.50
$0.30 / $1.20
Highest input / 1M
$2.50
$0.55
Largest context
256K
1.05M
Batch-tier models
0 of 6
0 of 8
Open-weight models
0
0
Free models
1
0
Costs for real workloads
Cheapest paid model from each provider that fits the job · monthly
Derived from standard-tier prices, 30 days. “Fits the job” means the context window holds the prompt and reply. Excludes batch and caching.
Cheapest model for each capability
Input / output per 1M
| Capability | Cohere | MiniMax |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | None listed | MiniMax-01 $0.20 / $1.10 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | Cohere | MiniMax |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | Command A $2.50 Command R+ (08-2024) $2.50 | MiniMax M1 $0.55 |
| Budget under $0.50 | Command R7B (12-2024) $0.04 Command R (08-2024) $0.15 Command A+ $0.30 | MiniMax-01 $0.20 MiniMax M2.7 $0.21 MiniMax M2.5 $0.27 MiniMax M2 $0.30 MiniMax M2-her $0.30 +2 more |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is Cohere or MiniMax cheaper?
Neither: the median paid input price is the same, $0.30 per 1M input tokens. Median is across each provider's paid standard-tier models, so a provider with many small models can look cheaper than its flagship is.
Which provider has more models?
MiniMax lists more: Cohere 6, MiniMax 8. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
Cohere: no batch tier listed. MiniMax: no batch tier listed.
Which has the larger context window?
MiniMax has the larger: Command A (256K tokens) at Cohere, MiniMax M3 (1.05M) at MiniMax.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
Cohere: none marked open-weight. MiniMax: none marked open-weight.
Does either have free models?
Cohere: 1 model listed at no per-token charge. MiniMax: none.
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