Provider comparison

Minimax vs Z Ai

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 8+ Minimax models and 12+ Z Ai models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Minimax

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5 (free)196.608K$0.0000text->text
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5196.608K$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 — Z Ai

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Z.ai: GLM 4.5 Air (free)131.072K$0.0000text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4.7 Flash202.752K$0.0600text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4 32B128K$0.1000text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4.5 Air131.072K$0.1300text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4.6V131.072K$0.3000text+image+video->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Minimax or Z Ai?

Minimax has 8 models. Z Ai has 12 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Minimax or Z Ai?

Minimax average: $0.24/1M. Z Ai average: $0.41/1M.

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

Minimax: 7 models. Z Ai: 10 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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