GPT-6 AstravsMiniMax M2
MiniMax M2 is cheaper than GPT-6 Astra at $0/M vs $10/M input tokens.
| Spec | GPT-6 Astra | MiniMax M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $10/M tokens | Free |
| Output price | $50/M tokens | Free |
| Context window | 1.1M tokens | 205K tokens |
| Weights | Closed | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Oct 2025 |
Our Verdict
GPT-6 Astra
MiniMax M2Runner-up
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-6 Astra has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window, major provider backing.
Slight edge
API pricing
Cost per 1M tokens
GPT-6 Astra
Input
$10.00
Output
$50.00
MiniMax M2
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it
2 hosts
MiniMax M2
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 9 Sep 2026.
Writing DNA
Style Comparison
Similarity
76%
MiniMax M2 uses 2.1x more emoji
GPT-6 Astra
MiniMax M2
62%Vocabulary59%
15wSentence Length14w
0.87Hedging0.48
4.0Bold4.1
2.3Lists3.6
0.04Emoji0.08
0.77Headings0.60
0.10Transitions0.17
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