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MiniMax-01 vs Kimi K2

MiniMax-01 offers 1.0M tokens context vs 131K tokens, MiniMax-01 includes advanced reasoning, MiniMax-01 supports vision. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

MiniMax-01

OpenRouter

1.0M tokens context • $0.20 / $1.10 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2

OpenRouter

131K tokens context • $0.55 / $2.20 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
MiniMax-01
Kimi K2
Provider
OpenRouter
OpenRouter
Context Window
1.0M tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
1.0M tokens
33K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.20
$0.55
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.10
$2.20
Release Date
Jan 2025
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
MiniMax-01
Kimi K2
Text Generation
Vision
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning
File Attachments

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose MiniMax-01 if:

  • • You need a larger context window
  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Kimi K2 if: