Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
Microsoft vs MiniMax
9 models vs 8 models
MiniMax is cheaper at the median: $0.30 against $0.35 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 1.1× less. Its cheapest paid model, MiniMax-01 ($0.20), compares with Phi 4 ($0.07) at Microsoft. Microsoft lists 9 models; MiniMax lists 8 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier, paid models · highlighted = better
Microsoft
MiniMax
Models listed
9
8
Cheapest input / 1M
$0.07
$0.20
Median in / out
$0.35 / $0.38
$0.30 / $1.20
Highest input / 1M
$0.62
$0.55
Largest context
66K
1.05M
Batch-tier models
0 of 9
0 of 8
Open-weight models
7
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 | Microsoft | MiniMax |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | None listed | MiniMax-01 $0.20 / $1.10 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | Microsoft | MiniMax |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | WizardLM-2 8x22B $0.62 | MiniMax M1 $0.55 |
| Budget under $0.50 | Phi 4 $0.07 | 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 Microsoft or MiniMax cheaper?
MiniMax at the median: $0.30 against $0.35 for Microsoft 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?
Microsoft lists more: Microsoft 9, MiniMax 8. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
Microsoft: no batch tier listed. MiniMax: no batch tier listed.
Which has the larger context window?
MiniMax has the larger: WizardLM-2 8x22B (66K tokens) at Microsoft, MiniMax M3 (1.05M) at MiniMax.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
Microsoft: 7 open-weight models. MiniMax: none marked open-weight.
Does either have free models?
Microsoft: none listed at no per-token charge. MiniMax: none.
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- Is Microsoft or MiniMax cheaper?
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