Provider comparison

Minimax vs OpenAI

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 8+ Minimax models and 63+ OpenAI models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Minimax

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5 (free)196.608K$0.0000text->text
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5196.608K$0.1900text->text
MiniMax: MiniMax-011,000.192K$0.2000text+image->text
MiniMax: MiniMax M2196.608K$0.2550text->text
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1196.608K$0.2700text->text

Top 5 cheapest — OpenAI

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
OpenAI: gpt-oss-120b (free)131.072K$0.0000text->text
OpenAI: gpt-oss-20b (free)131.072K$0.0000text->text
OpenAI: gpt-oss-20b131.072K$0.0300text->text
OpenAI: gpt-oss-120b131.072K$0.0390text->text
OpenAI: gpt-oss-120b (exacto)131.072K$0.0390text->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Minimax or OpenAI?

Minimax has 8 models. OpenAI has 63 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Minimax or OpenAI?

Minimax average: $0.24/1M. OpenAI average: $6.81/1M.

Which provider has more long-context (128K+) models?

Minimax: 7 models. OpenAI: 57 models.

How do I compare specific models between Minimax and OpenAI?

Use the Minimax and OpenAI collection pages to browse individual models, then open a pairwise comparison from any model page.

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