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MiniMax · 3 models

MiniMax AI

MiniMax's MiniMax video models through one API: MiniMax H3 Fast, MiniMax H3 Max and MiniMax H3. Video from $0.0369/s, up to 29% below official. Text, image and Reference to video, up to 2K, clips up to 15 s.

Developer
MiniMax
Versions
3
video
Newest
MiniMax H3 Max
September 2026
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Studio
no code, pay as you go

Versions

MiniMax models, newest first

MiniMax versions
ModelReleasedBest atOutputFrom
MiniMax H3 FastOctober 2026MiniMax H3 in seconds, not minutes — an accelerated build of the open weights768P · 4–15 s$0.0369/s
With a monthly plan: Pro $0.0352Max $0.0335
MiniMax H3 MaxSeptember 2026The enhanced H3 for sharper detail and stronger prompt following768P · 5–15 s$0.0396/s
MiniMax H3July 2026Hailuo H3 — expressive motion and physics, up to 2K2K · 5–15 s$0.057/s
With a monthly plan: Pro $0.0557Max $0.0544

Monthly plans lower prices on most models (shown under each price); you can still pay as you go. Pro $499/month · Max $4,999/month.

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MiniMax H3 Fast

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  • The lowest starting price: $0.0369/s
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Then: MiniMax H3 Max, MiniMax H3

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Try MiniMax AI

Switch models with the tabs. Runs on your balance at the price on the button; failed runs are refunded.

What it can do

What you can make with MiniMax

Concepts and b-roll
Scenes, establishing shots and storyboards from a written description.
Animating stills
Product shots, characters or artwork brought to life — or a transition between two frames.
Consistent characters and products
Up to 9 reference images keep a face, outfit or product the same across shots.
Matching a motion or a shot
Up to 3 reference videos to follow a camera move, a dance or an edit rhythm.
Music videos and lip-sync
Up to 3 reference audio clips to time the picture to a track or a voice.
Longer single takes
Up to 15 seconds per generation (4–15 s).
Vertical social video
9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, alongside 16:9 and other ratios.

Get started

How to use MiniMax

Developers: the MiniMax API page has prices and code for every version.

FAQ

MiniMax AI questions

MiniMax (also called Hailuo and MiniMax Hailuo) is MiniMax's family of AI video models. CheaperGen offers 3 of them: MiniMax H3 Fast, MiniMax H3 Max and MiniMax H3.

MiniMax H3 Max, released in September 2026. Every version is on the MiniMax Latest page.

Yes, in the CheaperGen Studio, with no subscription needed; failed generations are refunded. Pick the version in the model menu.

Yes. One key runs every MiniMax model: see the MiniMax API page for prices, code and the full lineup.