GPT-5.5vsMiniMax M1
MiniMax M1 is cheaper than GPT-5.5 at $0.3/M vs $5/M input tokens.
| Spec | GPT-5.5 | MiniMax M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $5/M tokens | $0.3/M tokens |
| Output price | $30/M tokens | $1.65/M tokens |
| Context window | 1.1M tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | Closed | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Jun 2025 |
Our Verdict
GPT-5.5
MiniMax M1Runner-up
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-5.5 has the edge: newer, major provider backing.
MiniMax M1 costs 18x less per token.
Too close to call
API pricing
Cost per 1M tokens
GPT-5.5
Input
$5.00
Output
$30.00
MiniMax M1
Input
$0.30
17× cheaper
Output
$1.65
18× cheaper
MiniMax M1 is cheaper on both: 17× input, 18× output.
Where to run it
5 hosts, cheapest first
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 9 Sep 2026.
Writing DNA
Style Comparison
Similarity
46%
MiniMax M1 uses 34.1x more emoji
GPT-5.5
MiniMax M1
58%Vocabulary54%
18wSentence Length18w
0.74Hedging0.54
2.9Bold5.7
5.1Lists3.6
0.00Emoji0.34
1.68Headings0.87
0.03Transitions0.04
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