DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 vs MiniMax M2.5: price, context window and capabilities
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash-0731) from DeepSeek and MiniMax M2.5 (minimax/minimax-m2.5) from MiniMax are both language models on the OceanToken API. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 costs less per token than MiniMax M2.5: $0.21 against $0.30 per 1M input tokens (30% less) and $0.84 against $1.20 per 1M output tokens (30% less). DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 has the larger context window: 1.05M tokens (1,048,576) against 205K (204,800) for MiniMax M2.5. Both support tool calling, reasoning and structured outputs.
Side by side
| Spec | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 −40% | MiniMax M2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model | DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731deepseek/ | MiniMax M2.5minimax/ |
| Publisher | DeepSeek | MiniMax |
| Kind | Text | Text |
| Context window | 1.05M tokens1,048,576 | 205K tokens204,800 |
| Input price | $0.21 / 1M tokens | $0.30 / 1M tokens |
| Output price | $0.84 / 1M tokens | $1.20 / 1M tokens |
| Cached input price | $0.006 / 1M tokens | $0.03 / 1M tokens |
| Discount (vs official, top tier) | −40% | — |
| Inputs | text | text |
| Outputs | text | text |
| Tool calling | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| Structured outputs | Yes | Yes |
About these prices
Which should you choose?
- Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 to spend less per token: 30% less for input and 30% less for output than MiniMax M2.5.
- Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 for the longest inputs: its context window holds 1.05M tokens against 205K for MiniMax M2.5.
- Both list the same capabilities: tool calling, reasoning and structured outputs.
- Not sure? Call both with the same OceanToken API key and compare them on your own prompts; each request is billed per use from one prepaid balance.
Get API Key DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 MiniMax M2.5
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 or MiniMax M2.5?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 costs less per token than MiniMax M2.5: $0.21 against $0.30 per 1M input tokens (30% less) and $0.84 against $1.20 per 1M output tokens (30% less). These are OceanToken starting prices per use; the OceanToken console always shows the current price.
Which has the larger context window, DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 or MiniMax M2.5?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 has the larger context window: 1.05M tokens (1,048,576) against 205K (204,800) for MiniMax M2.5.
Can I call both DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 and MiniMax M2.5 with one API key?
Yes. Both are on the OceanToken API at https://api.oceantoken.ai/v1: one API key and one prepaid balance call either model. Send the model id deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash-0731 or minimax/minimax-m2.5.
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