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MiniMax-M2 vs Kimi K2 Instruct

MiniMax-M2 has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

MiniMax-M2

Nvidia

128K tokens context • Free

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Kimi K2 Instruct

Nvidia

128K tokens context • Free

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
MiniMax-M2
Kimi K2 Instruct
Provider
Nvidia
Nvidia
Context Window
128K tokens
128K tokens
Max Output Tokens
16K tokens
8K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
Free
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
Free
Release Date
Oct 2025
Jan 2025

Capabilities

Capability
MiniMax-M2
Kimi K2 Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose MiniMax-M2 if:

  • • You prefer open weights

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct if: