Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
DeepSeek vs MiniMax
13 models vs 8 models
DeepSeek is cheaper at the median: $0.27 against $0.30 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 1.1× less. Its cheapest paid model, DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 ($0.08), compares with MiniMax-01 ($0.20) at MiniMax. DeepSeek lists 13 models; MiniMax lists 8 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier, paid models · highlighted = better
DeepSeek
MiniMax
Models listed
13
8
Cheapest input / 1M
$0.08
$0.20
Median in / out
$0.27 / $0.95
$0.30 / $1.20
Highest input / 1M
$0.70
$0.55
Largest context
1.05M
1.05M
Batch-tier models
1 of 13
0 of 8
Open-weight models
3
0
Free models
0
0
Vision models listed
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 | DeepSeek | MiniMax |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 $0.08 / $0.17 | MiniMax-01 $0.20 / $1.10 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | DeepSeek | MiniMax |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | R1 0528 $0.70 | MiniMax M1 $0.55 |
| Budget under $0.50 | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 $0.08 DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp $0.22 DeepSeek V3.1 $0.25 DeepSeek V3.2 $0.26 DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus $0.27 +3 more | 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 DeepSeek or MiniMax cheaper?
DeepSeek at the median: $0.27 against $0.30 for MiniMax 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?
DeepSeek lists more: DeepSeek 13, MiniMax 8. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
DeepSeek: 1 model list a batch tier. MiniMax: no batch tier listed. Where a model lists both, batch is a median 37% of standard for DeepSeek.
Which has the larger context window?
They are level: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (1.05M tokens) at DeepSeek, MiniMax M3 (1.05M) at MiniMax.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
DeepSeek: 3 open-weight models. MiniMax: none marked open-weight.
Does either have free models?
DeepSeek: none listed at no per-token charge. MiniMax: none.
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