GLM-5 vs MiniMax M2.1
MiniMax M2.1 is cheaper on output tokens, while GLM-5 offers a larger context window. Choose GLM-5 or MiniMax M2.1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GLM-5 | MiniMax M2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Meganova | Meganova |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.80 | $0.28 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.56 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 203K | 197K |
| Parameters | 744B | 229B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Dec 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.