Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
MiniMax vs xAI
8 models vs 7 models
MiniMax is cheaper at the median: $0.30 against $1.25 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 4.2× less. Its cheapest paid model, MiniMax-01 ($0.20), compares with Grok Build 0.1 ($1.00) at xAI. MiniMax lists 8 models; xAI lists 7 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier · highlighted = better
MiniMax
xAI
Models listed
8
7
Cheapest paid input / 1M
$0.20
$1.00
Median paid input / output
$0.30 / $1.20
$1.25 / $2.50
Highest input / 1M
$0.55
$2.00
Largest context
1.05M
2M
Models with a batch tier
0 of 8
1 of 7
Open-weight models
0
0
Free models
0
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 | MiniMax | xAI |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | MiniMax-01 $0.20 / $1.10 | Grok 4.20 $1.25 / $2.50 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | MiniMax | xAI |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | MiniMax M1 $0.55 | Grok Build 0.1 $1.00 Grok 4.20 $1.25 Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent $1.25 Grok 4.3 $1.25 Grok 4.5 $2.00 +2 more |
| Budget under $0.50 | 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 | None listed |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is MiniMax or xAI cheaper?
MiniMax at the median: $0.30 against $1.25 for xAI 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: MiniMax 8, xAI 7. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
MiniMax: no batch tier listed. xAI: 1 model list a batch tier. Where a model lists both, batch is a median 80% for xAI.
Which has the larger context window?
xAI has the larger: MiniMax M3 (1.05M tokens) at MiniMax, Grok 4.20 (2M) at xAI.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
MiniMax: none marked open-weight. xAI: none marked open-weight.
Does either have free models?
MiniMax: none listed at no per-token charge. xAI: none.
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