DeepSeek-V3.1 is a large hybrid reasoning model (671B parameters, 37B active) that supports both thinking and non-thinking modes via prompt templates. It extends the DeepSeek-V3 base with a two-phase long-context training process, reaching …
Model details →DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 vs MiniMax: MiniMax M2-her
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 wins on 4 of 6 axes — pricing and capability skew in its favour for most workloads.
MiniMax M2-her is a dialogue-first large language model built for immersive roleplay, character-driven chat, and expressive multi-turn conversations. Designed to stay consistent in tone and personality, it supports rich message roles (user_…
Model details →Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 | MiniMax: MiniMax M2-her | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context window Maximum number of input tokens the model can attend to in a single request. | 33K | 66K | 🏆 MiniMax: MiniMax M2-her |
| Input price (per 1M) Cost per million input tokens billed by the provider. | $0.15 | $0.30 | 🏆 DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 |
| Output price (per 1M) Cost per million output tokens billed by the provider. | $0.75 | $1.20 | 🏆 DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 |
| Tool / function calling First-class support for emitting structured tool calls. | Yes | — | 🏆 DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 |
| Vision input Accepts image inputs alongside text. | — | — | Tie |
| Reasoning mode Internal chain-of-thought / extended-thinking support. | Yes | — | 🏆 DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
Is DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 better than MiniMax: MiniMax M2-her?
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 wins on 4 of 6 axes — pricing and capability skew in its favour for most workloads.
What's the price difference between DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 and MiniMax: MiniMax M2-her?
Input: $0.15 vs $0.30 per 1M tokens. Output: $0.75 vs $1.20 per 1M tokens.
What context windows do DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 and MiniMax: MiniMax M2-her support?
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 supports up to 33K tokens. MiniMax: MiniMax M2-her supports up to 66K tokens.
Do both DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 and MiniMax: MiniMax M2-her support tool calling?
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1: yes. MiniMax: MiniMax M2-her: not advertised.