MiniMax API Pricing Calculator 2026
Estimate your total cost including hidden fees
The MiniMax API calculator estimates the cost of your selected plan. Change the team size where pricing is per person, choose an available billing period, and add reported extras that apply to your contract.
Enter your requirements below to see the recurring cost and first-year total. Unverified extras are excluded.
- Plans: 2 tiers; $0.30–$4.80/per million tokens
- Non-Cumulative Daily Free Credits (Consumer Platform): 5-10% of license costs
- No Unlimited Pricing Option: 10-30% of license costs
Reported extras may depend on your usage and contract. Confirm the final quote with MiniMax API.
MiniMax API pricing ranges from $0.3 to $4.8 per per million tokens as of September 2026. MiniMax API offers 2 pricing tiers. Reported extras are shown below. Only costs with a clear amount and billing basis can be added to the estimate. Pricing verified from 1 sources by CostBench.
All MiniMax API tiers require custom pricing
Use the cost examples below or contact sales for a quote.
Real-World MiniMax API Cost Examples
Light API Usage (1M tokens/month)
$Approximately $0.41/month ($0.11 input + $0.30 output at M2.5 rates)Approximately $0.41/month ($0.11 input + $0.30 output at M2.5 rates)
Small application or prototype using MiniMax M2.5 at the lowest price point — roughly 750K input tokens and 250K output tokens per month.
OpenRouter pricing data, 2026-04-23Mid-Scale Application (100M tokens/month)
$Approximately $51.75/month ($21.75 input at $0.29/1M + $30 output at $1.20/1M)Approximately $51.75/month ($21.75 input at $0.29/1M + $30 output at $1.20/1M)
Production application using the median-priced MiniMax model mix — roughly 75M input and 25M output tokens per month based on provider median rates.
OpenRouter provider median data, 2026-04-23Flagship Model (MiniMax M1, 100M tokens/month)
$Approximately $85/month ($30 input at $0.40/1M + $55 output at $2.20/1M)Approximately $85/month ($30 input at $0.40/1M + $55 output at $2.20/1M)
High-performance use case using MiniMax M1 with its 1M-token context window — 75M input and 25M output tokens per month.
OpenRouter model data, 2026-04-23Compare at This Team Size
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How accurate is this MiniMax API pricing calculator?
This calculator uses official MiniMax API pricing data verified as of 2026-08-08. Hidden cost estimates are based on 2 verified cost categories from real user reports. Actual costs may vary based on negotiated discounts, specific feature requirements, and implementation complexity.
02 What hidden costs should I include in my MiniMax API budget?
Our calculator includes 0 verified hidden cost categories for MiniMax API: . Toggle each to see how they affect your total cost.
03 Should I choose monthly or annual billing for MiniMax API?
Compare the published annual total with twelve monthly payments when both are available. An annual commitment may reduce flexibility; confirm cancellation terms and whether the quoted plan fits your needs.
04 How do I know which MiniMax API tier I need?
Start with your must-have features. MiniMax API offers 2 tiers ranging from $0.3 to $4.8/per million tokens. Entry tiers work for basic needs, while enterprise tiers add advanced security, customization, and support.
05 Can I negotiate MiniMax API pricing below calculator estimates?
Negotiated pricing depends on the vendor, plan and contract. We do not assume a discount in this estimate. See our negotiation guide for tactics.