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MiniMax M2 vs Kimi K2 Instruct

MiniMax M2 offers 205K tokens context vs 131K tokens, MiniMax M2 is more cost-effective, MiniMax M2 includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

MiniMax M2

Vercel AI Gateway

205K tokens context • Free

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Kimi K2 Instruct

Vercel AI Gateway

131K tokens context • $1.00 / $3.00 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
MiniMax M2
Kimi K2 Instruct
Provider
Vercel AI Gateway
Vercel AI Gateway
Context Window
205K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
131K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$1.00
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$3.00
Release Date
Oct 2025
Jul 2025

Capabilities

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

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose MiniMax M2 if:

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

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct if: