MiniMax · 3 models
MiniMax API
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.
- Models
- 3
- video
- From
- $0.0369/s
- MiniMax H3 Fast
- Below official
- up to 29%
- MiniMax H3
- Failed runs
- $0
- refunded automatically
Lineup
MiniMax video models on CheaperGen
Starting price per second at each model's lowest tier, next to each model's list price (official, or the reference named on its page). Select a column to sort.
T2V · I2V · Ref2V | 2K | 5–15 s | — | $0.057/s 768P | $0.08/s | up to 29% | |
T2V · I2V | 768P | 5–15 s | — | $0.0396/s 480P | $0.05/s | up to 25% | |
T2V · I2V · Ref2V | 768P | 4–15 s | — | $0.0369/s 480P | $0.05/s vs. official MiniMax H3 API | up to 32% |
Model picker
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MiniMax H3 Fast
From $0.0369/s
- The lowest starting price: $0.0369/s
Then: MiniMax H3 Max, MiniMax H3
How to choose
Which MiniMax model should you use?
- Newest
- MiniMax H3 Fast, released October 2026.
- Lowest price
- MiniMax H3 Fast from $0.0369/s (480P).
- Highest resolution
- MiniMax H3 — up to 2K.
- Most references
- MiniMax H3 Fast — 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips.
- Built for volume
- MiniMax H3 Fast: faster, lower-cost versions for drafts and high volume.
Prices side by side
MiniMax API pricing per second
Each MiniMax video model at every resolution it offers — the lowest silent price per second, with each model's list price (official, or the reference named on its page) struck through. Lowest per row in orange.
| Resolution | MiniMax H3 Fast | MiniMax H3 Max | MiniMax H3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | $0.0369/s With a monthly plan: Pro $0.0352Max $0.0335 | $0.0396/s | — |
| 768p | $0.0546/s With a monthly plan: Pro $0.0518Max $0.049 | $0.06/s | $0.057/s With a monthly plan: Pro $0.0557Max $0.0544 |
| 2K | — | — | $0.1068/s With a monthly plan: Pro $0.1033Max $0.0998 |
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.
Try it
Try the MiniMax models
Switch models with the tabs. Runs on your balance at the price on the button; failed runs are refunded.
Capabilities
MiniMax video models compared
| Feature | MiniMax H3 Fast | MiniMax H3 Max | MiniMax H3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text to video | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image to video | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reference to video | Yes | — | Yes |
| Resolutions | 480P, 768P | 480P, 768P | 768P, 2K |
| Clip length | 4–15 s | 5–15 s | 5–15 s |
| Audio | — | — | — |
| Frames | First + last | First + last | First + last |
| Reference images | Up to 9 | — | Up to 5 |
| Reference videos | Up to 3 | — | Up to 3 |
| Reference audio | Up to 3 | — | Up to 3 |
| Aspect ratios | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Sep 2026 | Jul 2026 |
Quick start
Call the MiniMax API
One request shape for every MiniMax model: POST /v1/run/{endpoint} with your key, then poll the generation or pass a webhook_url. Switching models means changing the endpoint.
| Model | Endpoint |
|---|---|
| MiniMax H3 Fast · Text to Video | minimax/h3-fast/text-to-video |
| MiniMax H3 Fast · Image to Video | minimax/h3-fast/image-to-video |
| MiniMax H3 Fast · Reference to Video | minimax/h3-fast/reference-to-video |
| MiniMax H3 Max · Text to Video | minimax/h3-max/text-to-video |
| MiniMax H3 Max · Image to Video | minimax/h3-max/image-to-video |
| MiniMax H3 · Text to Video | minimax/h3/text-to-video |
| MiniMax H3 · Image to Video | minimax/h3/image-to-video |
| MiniMax H3 · Reference to Video | minimax/h3/reference-to-video |
MiniMax H3 · Text to Video
const API = "https://cheapergen.com/api/v1";
const headers = {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.CHEAPERGEN_API_KEY}`,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
};
// 1. Submit the job
let job = await fetch(`${API}/run/minimax/h3/text-to-video`, {
method: "POST",
headers,
body: JSON.stringify({
"prompt": "A hummingbird hovers at a red flower, wings frozen in a sliver of light, nature documentary",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"resolution": "768P",
"duration": 6
}),
}).then((r) => r.json());
// 2. Poll until it finishes (or pass webhook_url and skip polling)
while (job.status === "queued" || job.status === "running") {
await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 3000));
job = await fetch(`${API}/generations/${job.id}`, { headers }).then((r) => r.json());
}
console.log(job.status === "succeeded" ? job.output.video.url : job.error);Go deeper
Pricing, cost and docs for each MiniMax model
MiniMax H3 Fast
up to 32% below the official MiniMax H3 API
MiniMax H3 Max
up to 25% below Official
MiniMax H3
up to 29% below Official
FAQ
MiniMax API questions
MiniMax H3 Max and MiniMax H3 are developed by MiniMax; CheaperGen provides API access and does not own them. MiniMax H3 Fast is an accelerated build of MiniMax's open weights, not a release by MiniMax. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.