MiniMax-M2.1 is a lightweight, state-of-the-art large language model optimized for coding, agentic workflows, and modern application development. With only 10 billion activated parameters, it delivers a major jump in real-world...
Model details →MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 vs Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest are evenly matched on 6 axes — pick the one whose provider, latency, or licensing fits your stack.
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Model details →Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 | Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context window Maximum number of input tokens the model can attend to in a single request. | 205K | 1M | 🏆 Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest |
| Input price (per 1M) Cost per million input tokens billed by the provider. | $0.30 | $2.00 | 🏆 MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 |
| Output price (per 1M) Cost per million output tokens billed by the provider. | $1.20 | $10.00 | 🏆 MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 |
| Tool / function calling First-class support for emitting structured tool calls. | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Vision input Accepts image inputs alongside text. | — | Yes | 🏆 Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest |
| Reasoning mode Internal chain-of-thought / extended-thinking support. | Yes | Yes | Tie |
Frequently asked questions
Is MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 better than Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest?
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest are evenly matched on 6 axes — pick the one whose provider, latency, or licensing fits your stack.
What's the price difference between MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest?
Input: $0.30 vs $2.00 per 1M tokens. Output: $1.20 vs $10.00 per 1M tokens.
What context windows do MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest support?
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 supports up to 205K tokens. Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest supports up to 1M tokens.
Do both MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1 and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest support tool calling?
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.1: yes. Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest: yes.
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