Grok 4 Fast ≤128k vs MiniMax M2
Side-by-side comparison of pricing and capabilities
Input Price Comparison
| Attribute | Grok 4 Fast ≤128k | MiniMax M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | MiniMax |
| Input Price | $0.2 /1M tokens | $0.3 /1M tokens |
| Output Price | $0.5 /1M tokens | $1.2 /1M tokens |
| Cached Input | $0.050 /1M tokens | $0.030 /1M tokens |
| Context Window | 131K | 256K |
| Type | chat | chat |
| Status | current | current |
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Grok 4 Fast ≤128k | MiniMax M2 |
|---|---|---|
| coding | ||
| multilingual |
Which should you choose?
Budget-conscious: Grok 4 Fast ≤128k is 33% cheaper on input tokens ($0.2 vs $0.3 per 1M tokens).
Context-heavy tasks: MiniMax M2 offers a larger context window (256K vs 131K), making it better for long documents or conversations.
Capability fit: Grok 4 Fast ≤128k supports 1 capabilities (coding), while MiniMax M2 supports 2 (coding, multilingual).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Grok 4 Fast ≤128k or MiniMax M2?
Grok 4 Fast ≤128k costs $0.2/1M input vs MiniMax M2 at $0.3/1M input. Grok 4 Fast ≤128k is 33% cheaper on input tokens.
How do output prices compare between Grok 4 Fast ≤128k and MiniMax M2?
Grok 4 Fast ≤128k output: $0.5/1M, MiniMax M2 output: $1.2/1M. Grok 4 Fast ≤128k is more economical for generation-heavy workloads.
What is Grok 4 Fast ≤128k best used for?
Grok 4 Fast ≤128k is best for budget-conscious applications, high-volume chatbots, and tasks where cost efficiency is the primary concern.
What is MiniMax M2 best used for?
MiniMax M2 is suited for complex reasoning, analysis, and tasks that benefit from its coding and multilingual capabilities.