Model Comparison

Command R+ vs MiniMax M1 80KWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing Command R+ and MiniMax M1 80K across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: Command R+ vs MiniMax M1 80K — which is better?

Command R+ (by Cohere) and MiniMax M1 80K (by MiniMax) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

On price, Command R+ is roughly 2.2x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

MiniMax M1 80K also accepts a larger context window (1,000,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose Command R+ if…

  • cost matters — it's about 2.2x cheaper per token

Choose MiniMax M1 80K if…

  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,000,000 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jun 2025
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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

Command R+ and MiniMax M1 80Kdon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Command R+ costs less

For input processing, Command R+ ($0.25/1M tokens) is 2.2x cheaper than MiniMax M1 80K ($0.55/1M tokens).

For output processing, Command R+ ($1.00/1M tokens) is 2.2x cheaper than MiniMax M1 80K ($2.20/1M tokens).

In conclusion, MiniMax M1 80K is more expensive than Command R+.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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Cohere
Command R+
Input tokens$0.25
Output tokens$1.00
Best providerCohere
MiniMax
MiniMax M1 80K
Input tokens$0.55
Output tokens$2.20
Best providerNovita
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

352.0B diff

MiniMax M1 80K has 352.0B more parameters than Command R+, making it 338.5% larger.

Cohere
Command R+
104.0Bparameters
MiniMax
MiniMax M1 80K
456.0Bparameters
104.0B
Command R+
456.0B
MiniMax M1 80K

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

MiniMax M1 80K accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to Command R+'s 128,000 tokens. Command R+ can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while MiniMax M1 80K is limited to 40,000 tokens.

Cohere
Command R+
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
MiniMax
MiniMax M1 80K
Input1,000,000 tokens
Output40,000 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

Command R+ is licensed under CC BY-NC, while MiniMax M1 80K uses MIT.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

Command R+

CC BY-NC

Open weights

MiniMax M1 80K

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Command R+ was released on 2024-08-30, while MiniMax M1 80K was released on 2025-06-16.

MiniMax M1 80K is 10 months newer than Command R+.

Command R+

Aug 30, 2024

1.8 years ago

MiniMax M1 80K

Jun 16, 2025

12 months ago

9mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Command R+ is available from Cohere, Bedrock. MiniMax M1 80K is available from Novita.

Command R+

cohere logo
Cohere
Input Price:Input: $0.25/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.00/1M
bedrock logo
AWS Bedrock
Input Price:Input: $3.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $15.00/1M

MiniMax M1 80K

novita logo
Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.55/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.20/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Cohere
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
MiniMax
Larger context window (1,000,000 tokens)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Cohere
Command R+
MiniMax
MiniMax M1 80K

FAQ

Common questions about Command R+ vs MiniMax M1 80K.

Which is better, Command R+ or MiniMax M1 80K?

Command R+ (Cohere) and MiniMax M1 80K (MiniMax) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does Command R+ compare to MiniMax M1 80K in benchmarks?

Command R+ scores HellaSwag: 88.6%, Winogrande: 85.4%, MMLU: 75.7%, ARC-C: 71.0%, GSM8k: 70.7%. MiniMax M1 80K scores MATH-500: 96.8%, ZebraLogic: 86.8%, AIME 2024: 86.0%, MMLU-Pro: 81.1%, AIME 2025: 76.9%.

Is Command R+ cheaper than MiniMax M1 80K?

Command R+ is 2.2x cheaper for input tokens. Command R+ costs $0.25/M input and $1.00/M output via cohere. MiniMax M1 80K costs $0.55/M input and $2.20/M output via novita.

What are the context window sizes for Command R+ and MiniMax M1 80K?

Command R+ supports 128K tokens and MiniMax M1 80K supports 1.0M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Command R+ and MiniMax M1 80K?

Key differences include context window (128K vs 1.0M), input pricing ($0.25 vs $0.55/M), licensing (CC BY-NC vs MIT). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Command R+ and MiniMax M1 80K?

Command R+ is developed by Cohere and MiniMax M1 80K is developed by MiniMax.

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