Key Takeaways
KAT-Coder-Pro V1 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Better at math
MiniMax M2.1 wins:
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Has reasoning mode
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
KAT-Coder-Pro V1
Benchmark Advantage
MiniMax M2.1
Context Window
KAT-Coder-Pro V1
Speed
MiniMax M2.1
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 | MiniMax M2.1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.21 | $0.27 | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.83 | $0.95 | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $41400.00 | $30000.00 | MiniMax M2.1 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, KAT-Coder-Pro V1 is 18% cheaper overall.
KAT-Coder-Pro V1 Providers
AtlasCloud $0.21 (Cheapest)
Novita $0.21 (Cheapest)
StreamLake $0.21 (Cheapest)
MiniMax M2.1 Providers
Chutes $0.27 (Cheapest)
DeepInfra $0.27 (Cheapest)
AtlasCloud $0.29
SiliconFlow $0.29
Minimax $0.30
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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KAT-Coder-Pro V1 Wins
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MiniMax M2.1 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 | MiniMax M2.1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 36.1 | 39.5 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 18.3 | 32.8 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 94.7 | 82.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 81.3 | 87.5 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 76.4 | 83.0 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 74.7 | 81.0 |
MiniMax M2.1 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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KAT-Coder-Pro V1
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
KAT-Coder-Pro V1
256,000
tokens
Max output: 128,000 tokens
MiniMax M2.1
196,608
tokens
KAT-Coder-Pro V1 has a 23% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 | MiniMax M2.1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 58.3 tok/s | 60.6 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 1.79s | 1.73s |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 | MiniMax M2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 | MiniMax M2.1 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Kwaipilot | Minimax |
| Released | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 |
KAT-Coder-Pro V1 Modalities
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