MBZUAI vs 
MiniMax
Verdict
- Their flagships are level: K2 Horizon 375B A23B 57.6 vs MiniMax-M3 57.5.
- MiniMax has the better model in 3 of 4 price bands.
- MiniMax publishes more open-weights models (7 vs 6).
Best model per price band
Each provider’s highest-index model below the price ceiling. Purple marks the winner of the band.
| Price band | MBZUAI | MiniMax |
|---|---|---|
| Under $0.50/M | – | – |
| Under $2/M | – | MiniMax-M3 57.5$0.525/M |
| Under $10/M | – | MiniMax-M3 57.5$0.525/M |
| Any price | – | MiniMax-M3 57.5$0.525/M |
Line-up
| Metric | MBZUAI | MiniMax |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship index | 57.6 | 57.5 |
| Ranked models | 6 | 5 |
| Open-weights models | 6 | 7 |
| Cheapest ranked, $/M | – | $0.525 |
| Fastest ranked, tok/s | – | 167 |
| Release cadence, days | – | 108 |
| Last release | – | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Next expected | – | 15 Aug 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 |