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Minimax M2 1 vs Skyfall 36B V2
Pricing is only the shared seller matrix below. Best rates and catalog map are separate sections, so no chart is embedded in pricing. Open the calculator for the same workload on each side.
Minimax M2 1 is 45% cheaper on input. Skyfall 36B V2 is 33% cheaper on output. The best choice depends on your input/output ratio.
Pricing matrix
Shared sellers only. Each row is a host that lists both models. Dollar amounts are per 1M tokens. Lowest in each pair of columns is emphasized.
| Provider | Minimax M2 1 in | Minimax M2 1 out | Skyfall 36B V2 in | Skyfall 36B V2 out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gmi | $0.300 | $1.20 | N/A | N/A |
| Minimax | $0.300 | $1.20 | N/A | N/A |
| Novita | $0.300 | $1.20 | N/A | N/A |
| Openrouter | $0.290 | $0.950 | $0.550 | $0.800 |
Best listed rates (this pair)
Same "best row in current pricing" logic as model pages: a compact view of the lowest input and output we show for each side. This is not the seller matrix.
Catalog map · Minimax · Thedrummer
Each chart uses real catalog rows that include both list input and list output ($/1M). Larger green dots are the models on this comparison page; accent dots are other active models from that provider.
Minimax · input vs output
Scatter chart: X = input $/M, Y = output $/M. This page's models are labeled on the green dots; hover others for detail.
One dot per catalog row that has both list prices. Green dots are labeled with the models on this page; hover any dot for name and prices. Upper-right means higher cost on both axes ($/1M).
Thedrummer · input vs output
One dot per catalog row that has both list prices. Green dots are labeled with the models on this page; hover any dot for name and prices. Upper-right means higher cost on both axes ($/1M).
Specifications
Each column header is the full model name. Tint marks the favorable value where we compute a winner.
- Context window
- 196,608 tokens
- 32,768 tokens
- Max output tokens
- 16,384 tokens
- 32,768 tokens
- Vision
- No
- No
- Function calling
- No
- No
- Streaming
- No
- Yes
- Release date
- N/A
- Mar 2025
Cost calculator
Same requests, input tokens, and output tokens for both columns. Pick the provider row that matches how you buy.
When to pick which
Short takeaways: no cards, just the points. Validate with your own workloads.
Long-context tasks
Use Minimax M2 1. Its 196K context window handles large codebases and documents better than 32K.
High-volume text generation
Use Skyfall 36B V2. Output tokens are 33% cheaper, which compounds significantly at scale.
Long output (reports, code files)
Use Skyfall 36B V2. Its 32K max output limit reduces the need to split requests.
Frequently asked questions
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