Alternatives to MiniMax M2.5
These models are alternatives by measurable coding evidence: they share the current closed-model classificationand are closest to MiniMax M2.5's SWE-bench score. Similarity here does not mean identical capabilities, licence terms, or output quality.
The target model
SWE-bench
74.2%
Cheapest input
$0.15
Cheapest output
$0.59
Hosts
31
| Alternative | SWE-bench | Input $/MTok | Output $/MTok | Hosts | Context | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLM 5.1 | 74.2% | $0.91 | $2.86 | 44 | 203k | higher input price |
| MiniMax M2.7 | 73.8% | $0.24 | $0.96 | 21 | 197k | higher input price |
| MiniMax M2.1 | 74.8% | $0.29 | $0.95 | 8 | 197k | higher input price |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | 75.0% | $0.15 | $1.25 | 4 | — | closest measured match |
| MiniMax M3 | 75.0% | $0.23 | $0.96 | 28 | 262k | higher input price |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 75.2% | $3.00 | $15.00 | 10 | 1.0M | higher input price |
| GPT-5.4 Mini | 73.0% | $0.75 | $4.50 | 4 | 400k | higher input price |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 75.4% | $0.25 | $1.50 | 4 | — | higher input price |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom Tools | 75.6% | $2.00 | $12.00 | 2 | 1.0M | higher input price |
| gpt-5.2 | 75.8% | $1.75 | $14.00 | 4 | — | higher input price |
| GPT-5.2-Codex | 72.4% | $1.75 | $14.00 | 3 | 400k | higher input price |
| GLM 5 | 72.1% | $0.60 | $1.92 | 31 | 203k | higher input price |
How alternatives are selected
Alternatives must have a benchmark score and the same current open/closed classification as the target. They are sorted by score distance, then by price/performance. The table compares hosted API economics; it does not establish licence compatibility or self-hosting rights.
Check the model licence, provider Terms, context limits, tool support, and output quality before switching a production workload.