Provider comparison

Minimax vs Z Ai

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 12+ Minimax models and 21+ Z Ai models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Minimax

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5 (free)196.608K$0.0000text->text
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.7 (free)196.608K$0.0000text->text
MiniMax: MiniMax M3 (free)1,048.576K$0.0000text+image+video->text
MiniMax: MiniMax-011,000.192K$0.2000text+image->text
MiniMax: MiniMax M2204.8K$0.2550text->text

Top 5 cheapest — Z Ai

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Z.ai: GLM 4.5 Air (free)131.072K$0.0000text->text
Z.ai: GLM 5.2 (free)32.768K$0.0000text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4.7 Flash200K$0.0605text->text
Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash (batch)1,048.576K$0.0750text+image+video->text
Z.ai: GLM 5.3 Flash1,310.72K$0.0900text+image+video->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Minimax or Z Ai?

Minimax has 12 models. Z Ai has 21 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Minimax or Z Ai?

Minimax average: $0.22/1M. Z Ai average: $0.48/1M.

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

Minimax: 11 models. Z Ai: 19 models.

How do I compare specific models between Minimax and Z Ai?

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

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