MiniMax 01 API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
Minimax • API Price Comparison
Also known as: minimax-minimax-01 · minimax minimax 01 · minimaxminimax01 · minimax-minimax01 · minimax minimax01 · minimax-01 · minimax01
API pricing and token costs at a glance
Updated on · Published currencies / per 1M tokens; cheapest ranked by input
| Channel | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read / 1M | Updated / verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official | No official quote recorded | |||
| OpenRouterLowest input | USD 0.2 | USD 1.1 | — | 2026-10-31 |
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 0.47500000000000003. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
— means the price or date is not recorded. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates.
MiniMax 01 is a large language model by Minimax with a 1.0M-token context window. Across the 1 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $0.20 per 1M input tokens; the cheapest is OpenRouter at $0.20 per 1M input tokens. None of the tracked channels are directly reachable from mainland China without a proxy or VPN. It is also available through subscription plans such as MiniMax Global Plus, MiniMax Global M Plan Go, MiniMax Token Plan Plus, MiniMax M Plan Go. Prices are collected daily from official provider pages and every tracked channel, then cross-checked by a data-accuracy audit.
💳 Subscription Plans
Plans from Minimax come first, followed by linked third-party plans; each group is organized by product line.
Official plans
These are the model producer’s plans. A plan may not include this exact model; check the official site for current model availability and allowances.
🤖 Agent plans
6 plansAutonomous agent runs, usually capped by concurrent slots and a rolling window.
- Plan price: ¥49.00/month
- Payment methods: Alipay / WeChat Pay
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- Legacy tier; grace period ends 2026-10-31
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
- Plan price: ¥49.00/month
- Payment methods: Alipay / WeChat Pay
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
- Plan price: ¥119.00/month
- Payment methods: Alipay / WeChat Pay
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- Legacy tier; grace period ends 2026-10-31
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
- Plan price: ¥119.00/month
- Payment methods: Alipay / WeChat Pay
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
- Plan price: ¥469.00/month
- Payment methods: Alipay / WeChat Pay
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- Legacy tier; grace period ends 2026-10-31
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
- Plan price: ¥469.00/month
- Payment methods: Alipay / WeChat Pay
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
Third-party plans
🤖 Agent plans
6 plansAutonomous agent runs, usually capped by concurrent slots and a rolling window.
- Plan price: $22.00/month
- Payment methods: Credit card / Alipay
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- Legacy tier; grace period ends 2026-10-31
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
- Plan price: $22.00/month
- Payment methods: Credit card
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Plan price: $55.00/month
- Payment methods: Credit card / Alipay
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- Legacy tier; grace period ends 2026-10-31
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
- Plan price: $55.00/month
- Payment methods: Credit card
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Plan price: $132.00/month
- Payment methods: Credit card / Alipay
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- Legacy tier; grace period ends 2026-10-31
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
- Plan price: $132.00/month
- Payment methods: Credit card
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
Which plan is right for you?
Max: For power users who need extended thinking and highest usage limits
Team: Perfect for teams needing collaboration and centralized billing
| Channel | Type | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Rate Limit | China | vs Official | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OpenRouter3 variants💰 Best Price | Aggregator | $0.20 | $1.10 | - | - | - | |
Show all price variants for this channelOpenRouter Auto / default routeDefault $0.20 / $1.10 per 1M default_route Cheapest endpoint: Minimax $0.20 / $1.10 per 1M cheapest_endpoint Minimax | minimax/minimax-01 $0.20 / $1.10 per 1M upstream_provider | |||||||
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | OpenRouter |
|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $0.08 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $0.75 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $7.50 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $75.00 |
Frequently asked questions about minimax-01
How much does the MiniMax 01 API cost?
The lowest input rate is USD 0.2 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is USD 1.1 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest MiniMax 01 API?
OpenRouter has the lowest input rate: USD 0.2 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the MiniMax 01 cache-read price?
No cache-read rate is recorded; missing prices do not imply free caching.
When was MiniMax 01 pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-31. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
Is there a free MiniMax 01 API?
No available recorded channel lists both input and output at zero. Missing prices, free cache reads or a free chat tier do not establish a free API; check provider terms for trial credits.
How do I calculate MiniMax 01 token costs and monthly spend?
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 0.47500000000000003. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.