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MiniMax vs Zhipu AI

A comprehensive comparison of MiniMax (1 model) and Zhipu AI (2 models) across pricing, benchmarks, context windows, and capabilities. Updated for 2026.

Provider Overview

MiniMax

Models

1

Price range

$1.50 – $1.50

Avg benchmarks

86.0%

Avg context

200K

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Zhipu AI

Models

2

Price range

$2.80 – $4.20

Avg benchmarks

81.4%

Avg context

200K

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Model Lineup Comparison

ModelProviderCategoryInput $/1MOutput $/1MContextAvg Bench
GLM-5Zhipu AIFlagship$1.00$3.20200K77.8%
GLM-4.7Zhipu AIMid-Tier$0.60$2.20200K85.0%
MiniMax M2.5MiniMaxOpen Source$0.30$1.20200K86.0%

Head-to-Head by Category

Flagship

No flagship model from MiniMax
GLM-5Zhipu AIWinner
Input

$1.00/1M

Output

$3.20/1M

Context

200K

Avg Bench

77.8%

Mid-Tier

No mid-tier model from MiniMax
GLM-4.7Zhipu AIWinner
Input

$0.60/1M

Output

$2.20/1M

Context

200K

Avg Bench

85.0%

Open Source

MiniMax M2.5MiniMaxWinner
Input

$0.30/1M

Output

$1.20/1M

Context

200K

Avg Bench

86.0%

No open source model from Zhipu AI

Verdict

Best on price: MiniMax offers the cheapest option at $1.50/1M tokens combined, vs $2.80/1M from Zhipu AI.

Higher benchmarks: MiniMax averages 86.0% across models, vs 81.4% from Zhipu AI.

More models: Zhipu AI offers 2 models vs 1 from MiniMax.

Choose MiniMax if cost is your priority. Choose MiniMax if you need the highest quality across your workloads.

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