Side-by-side comparison
MiniMax M2.5 (free) vs Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free)
MiniMax
MiniMax M2.5 (free)
🔧 Tools
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Input / 1M
$0.0000
Output / 1M
$0.0000
NVIDIA
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free)
🔧 Tools
{} JSON
Input / 1M
$0.0000
Output / 1M
$0.0000
| MiniMax M2.5 (free) | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | NVIDIA |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 196,608 | 128,000 |
| Capabilities Optional capabilities the model advertises: vision (images), tools (function calling), json_mode (structured output). | tools, json_mode | tools, json_mode |
| Input $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens you send (prompt + context). Cheaper side highlighted. Glossary → | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, MiniMax M2.5 (free) or Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free)?
MiniMax M2.5 (free) is cheaper than Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $0 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
Which has a larger context window, MiniMax M2.5 (free) or Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free)?
MiniMax M2.5 (free) has the larger context window at 197k tokens versus 128k tokens for Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free). That means MiniMax M2.5 (free) can ingest about 1.5x as much text per request.
What is the difference between MiniMax M2.5 (free) and Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free)?
MiniMax M2.5 (free) comes from MiniMax; Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) comes from NVIDIA. They differ in pricing, context window, and supported capabilities — see the side-by-side table on this page for the exact figures, refreshed nightly.