XIMiMo-V2.6-Pro Open vs 
Claude Haiku 5.5 Paid
MiMo-V2.6-Pro vs Claude Haiku 5.5 compared — price per token, context window, multimodality, openness and which to choose. Can the open-source model replace the paid one? Full 2026 breakdown.
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Prices & specs refreshed from live data · olud.ai
Open-model prices = cheapest provider via OpenRouter; official maker rates may be higher.
$0.87 /M outputNo per-token fees if you self-host
$0.5 /M outputManaged API (no infra to run)
MiMo-V2.6-Pro vs Claude Haiku 5.5 specs
| Spec | MiMo-V2.6-Pro | Claude Haiku 5.5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maker | Xiaomi | Anthropic | – |
| Type | Open-weight | Proprietary | XIMiMo-V2.6-Pro |
| Context window | 1.1M tokens | 1M tokens | XIMiMo-V2.6-Pro |
| Input price | $0.44/M · free self-host | $0.1/M | |
| Output price | $0.87/M · free self-host | $0.5/M | |
| Vision / multimodal | Yes | Yes | = Tie |
| Tool / function calling | Yes | Yes | = Tie |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No (API only) | XIMiMo-V2.6-Pro |
| License | Open weights | Proprietary | XIMiMo-V2.6-Pro |
Price gap & when to choose each
Claude Haiku 5.5 is ~1.7× cheaper than MiMo-V2.6-Pro on output tokens ($0.5 vs $0.87 per M tokens).
- You want to self-host or run on your cloud
- You need the longer 1.1M context window
- You prioritize data privacy & control
- You are building open or reproducible AI
- You want frontier performance through a managed API
- You want the lower output price
- You value reliability & ecosystem
- You don't want to manage infrastructure
Feature comparison
| Capability | MiMo-V2.6-Pro | Claude Haiku 5.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Open weights (downloadable) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self-hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Runs fully offline | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vision / multimodal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tool / function calling | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1M+ context window | ✓ | ✓ |
Benchmarks: MiMo-V2.6-Pro vs Claude Haiku 5.5
Independent benchmark scores measured by Artificial Analysis. Higher is better (except latency).
Benchmark data by Artificial Analysis.
How MiMo-V2.6-Pro and Claude Haiku 5.5 score
| Criterion | MiMo-V2.6-Pro | Claude Haiku 5.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-efficiency | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Context window | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Openness | 5.0 | 1.5 |
| Self-hosting | 5.0 | 1.0 |
| Multimodality | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Scores come from live data — output price (cost), context length, open vs closed weights (openness & self-hosting) and vision/tool support (multimodality). Raw task quality isn't scored here; it depends on your benchmark — see the verdict.
What each model is
MiMo-V2.6-Pro Open
MiMo-V2.6-Pro is the flagship foundation model developed by Xiaomi. Built at a scale of over 1T parameters, it is designed to push the ceiling of capability for the most demanding...
Claude Haiku 5.5 Paid
Claude Haiku 5.5 is Anthropic's small, fast model for high-volume, cost-sensitive work such as summarization, subagents, and browser use. It succeeds Claude Haiku 4.5 with stronger coding, computer use, and...
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Frequently asked questions
Is MiMo-V2.6-Pro as good as Claude Haiku 5.5?
MiMo-V2.6-Pro is open-weight and competitive on many tasks, but Claude Haiku 5.5 may still lead on the hardest reasoning and agentic work. The gap keeps narrowing — benchmark both on your actual use case before deciding.
Can I run MiMo-V2.6-Pro locally?
Yes. MiMo-V2.6-Pro has open weights, so you can self-host it on your own GPUs or run it via a low-cost API. Claude Haiku 5.5 is API-only and cannot be self-hosted.
MiMo-V2.6-Pro vs Claude Haiku 5.5 — which should I pick in 2026?
Choose MiMo-V2.6-Pro if you want to self-host, keep your data private and skip per-token fees — it's open-weight and runs on your own hardware. Choose Claude Haiku 5.5 if you want frontier capability through a managed API with zero infrastructure to run.
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