Provider comparison

Minimax vs Perplexity

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 8+ Minimax models and 5+ Perplexity 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 — Perplexity

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Perplexity: Sonar127.072K$1.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Deep Research128K$2.0000text->text
Perplexity: Sonar Reasoning Pro128K$2.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Pro200K$3.0000text+image->text
Perplexity: Sonar Pro Search200K$3.0000text+image->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Minimax or Perplexity?

Minimax has 8 models. Perplexity has 5 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Minimax or Perplexity?

Minimax average: $0.24/1M. Perplexity average: $2.20/1M.

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

Minimax: 7 models. Perplexity: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between Minimax and Perplexity?

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

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