20.9
Intelligence Index
Above 67% of 106 other free models
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MiniMax M2.1
MiniMax-M2.1 is a lightweight, state-of-the-art large language model optimized for coding, agentic workflows, and modern application development. With only 10 billion activated parameters, it delivers a major jump in real-world...
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Providers
Available through 1 free provider. Use the model ID and API settings below to connect.
Vercel AI Gateway
VAVercel AI Gateway
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Free access, setup, and what to expect.
Free API access for MiniMax M2.1 is listed through Vercel AI Gateway, but a specific request or token allowance isn’t available in the listed data. Check the MiniMax M2.1 provider pricing and rate limits for what’s included and any account requirements.
To use MiniMax M2.1, choose one of the listed MiniMax M2.1 API providers and follow the provider’s account and API-key setup guide. Copy the MiniMax M2.1 model ID and connection settings for your chosen provider into your app or API client. Model IDs can differ between providers. API requests go directly to the provider; Free Models is a comparison site.
MiniMax M2.1 accepts text as listed input formats. Listed output formats include text. Image or audio input support does not imply image or audio generation. Check the chosen provider’s MiniMax M2.1 documentation for supported file types and request formats.
MiniMax M2.1 has a listed context window of 205K tokens. Tokens are small pieces of content rather than a word count. Instructions, conversation history, and other inputs use context space, and the response also needs room. The maximum output length for MiniMax M2.1 may be smaller than the context window and can vary by provider.
MiniMax M2.1 has both reasoning and tool calling listed as supported capabilities. Reasoning enables additional processing for complex problems. Tool calling allows a model to request functions that your app executes. Check the chosen provider’s documentation for capability availability and setup.
Review the listed MiniMax M2.1 benchmark results to compare performance on measured tasks. Compare scores within the same benchmark: coding indexes, Elo ratings, and win rates measure different things. The index comparison charts include only scored free models listed on Free Models. Evaluate MiniMax M2.1 on examples from your own task alongside context size and provider limits.