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MiniMax M2 (alpha) vs Qwen3 Coder

Qwen3 Coder offers 262K tokens context vs 205K tokens, MiniMax M2 (alpha) includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

MiniMax M2 (alpha)

OpenCode Zen

205K tokens context • $0.30 / $1.20 per 1M tokens

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Qwen3 Coder

OpenCode Zen

262K tokens context • $0.45 / $1.80 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
MiniMax M2 (alpha)
Qwen3 Coder
Provider
OpenCode Zen
OpenCode Zen
Context Window
205K tokens
262K tokens
Max Output Tokens
131K tokens
66K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.30
$0.45
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.20
$1.80
Release Date
Oct 2025
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
MiniMax M2 (alpha)
Qwen3 Coder
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose MiniMax M2 (alpha) if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Qwen3 Coder if:

  • • You need a larger context window