MiniMax-01: Pricing, Context Window & Benchmarks
by MiniMax
MiniMax-01 is a combines MiniMax-Text-01 for text generation and MiniMax-VL-01 for image understanding. It has 456 billion parameters, with 45.9 billion parameters activated per inference, and can handle a context of up to 4 million tokens. The text model adopts a hybrid architecture that combines Lightning Attention, Softmax Attention, and Mixture-of-Experts (MoE). The image model adopts the “ViT-MLP-LLM” framework and is trained on top of the text model. To read more about the release, see: https://www.minimaxi.com/en/news/minimax-01-series-2
What you can do with MiniMax-01
Everyday Q&A and clear explanations
Writing help (emails, posts, summaries)
Idea generation and brainstorming
Learning support with step-by-step guidance
Benchmarks not available
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax |
| Context Window | 1,000,192 tokens |
| Input Price | $0.20/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $1.10/1M tokens |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Modalities | text, image |
| Capabilities | Vision |
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Frequently asked questions
What is MiniMax-01 good for?
Use MiniMax-01 for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.
How much does MiniMax-01 cost?
Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $0.20/1M tokens for input and $1.10/1M tokens for output.
Can I try MiniMax-01 for free?
Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.
Does MiniMax-01 support images or audio?
MiniMax-01 can understand images.
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