coding-minimax-m2.1 vs coding-minimax-m2.1-free
Context lengths are 204,800 tokens on coding-minimax-m2.1 and 204,800 tokens on coding-minimax-m2.1-free. On the LMArena coding leaderboard coding-minimax-m2.1 scores 1439 and coding-minimax-m2.1-free scores 1439.
coding-minimax-m2.1-free is a free and open version offered by AIHubMix specifically for MiniMax users. To maintain stable service operations, the following usage limits apply: a maximum of 5 requests per minute, 500 total requests per day, and a daily quota of 1 million tokens.
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FAQ
How do their coding arena scores compare?
coding-minimax-m2.1: 1439; coding-minimax-m2.1-free: 1439 (LMArena coding leaderboard).
How large is each context window?
coding-minimax-m2.1 accepts 204,800 and coding-minimax-m2.1-free accepts 204,800 input tokens. Maximum output per request is 13,100 tokens on coding-minimax-m2.1 and 13,100 tokens on coding-minimax-m2.1-free.
What inputs and capabilities does each model support?
coding-minimax-m2.1 accepts text input and supports thinking, tool calling, function calling and structured outputs; coding-minimax-m2.1-free accepts text input and supports thinking, tool calling, function calling and structured outputs.
Can I call coding-minimax-m2.1 and coding-minimax-m2.1-free with the same API key?
Yes. AIHubMix serves every model on this page behind one OpenAI-compatible endpoint, so switching between them is a one-line change to the model field — no second account, key or SDK.
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