MiniMax H3 vs Seedance V2.0

MiniMax H3 and Seedance V2.0 differ on 7 specifications — from what each one costs to which inputs it accepts. Every value below is read from the live model catalog, so it stays current as new versions ship.

Which should you use?

MiniMax H3 has one distinguishing feature — a 1440p output tier no other model here offers — but no audio and a flat 20-credit price. Seedance V2.0 is the more flexible model unless that resolution is specifically what you came for.

MiniMax H3 is unusual in this catalog: it exposes a single 1440p resolution and charges a flat 20 credits, with a 5-to-15-second duration range and no audio. Seedance V2.0 covers 480p, 720p and 1080p from 15 to 65 credits, takes 4 to 15 seconds, and can return synced sound.

If 1440p is what you need, the comparison is over — no other model in the catalog reaches it, and Seedance stops at 1080p. That is a narrow but real reason to pick H3.

For everything else, Seedance V2.0 is the more useful model: it can produce sound, it has a cheap 480p tier for iteration, and its reference conditioning is the feature reviewers rate highest. The flat pricing on H3 cuts both ways — predictable, but you pay 20 credits for a draft you would have run at 480p for a fraction of that.

Pick MiniMax H3 when

  • You need 1440p specifically; nothing else in the catalog produces it.
  • A flat, predictable 20 credits per take suits your budgeting better than a range.

Pick Seedance V2.0 when

  • The clip needs synced audio — MiniMax H3 returns none.
  • You want a cheaper entry point at 15 credits, or a 480p draft tier.
  • You are conditioning on a reference clip or motion style.

Checked against both models on 2026-08-09.

MiniMax

MiniMax H3

Cinematic text-to-video with multi-modal reference (image / video / audio) and native audio

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ByteDance

Seedance V2.0

Movie-grade video, flawless sound-sync

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Side-by-side specs — First & Last Frame Video

How MiniMax H3 and Seedance V2.0 compare when used for First & Last Frame Video.

MiniMax H3 versus Seedance V2.0 specifications for First & Last Frame Video
SpecificationMiniMax H3Seedance V2.0
Starting pricefrom 20 credits per secondfrom 15 credits per second
VersionsStandardStandard
Video resolution1440p480p, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16, auto21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, auto
Duration5–10s4–15s
Text promptYesYes
Start frameYesYes
End frameYesYes
Reference imagesYesYes
Try both in the First & Last Frame Video generator

Side-by-side specs — Text & Reference to Video

How MiniMax H3 and Seedance V2.0 compare when used for Text & Reference to Video.

MiniMax H3 versus Seedance V2.0 specifications for Text & Reference to Video
SpecificationMiniMax H3Seedance V2.0
Starting pricefrom 20 credits per secondfrom 15 credits per second
VersionsStandardStandard
Video resolution1440p480p, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:1621:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
Duration5–15s4–15s
Text promptYesYes
Reference imagesUp to 9Up to 9
Video inputUp to 3Up to 3
Audio inputUp to 3Up to 3
Try both in the Text & Reference to Video generator

Frequently asked questions

Is MiniMax H3 or Seedance V2.0 better?
MiniMax H3 has one distinguishing feature — a 1440p output tier no other model here offers — but no audio and a flat 20-credit price. Seedance V2.0 is the more flexible model unless that resolution is specifically what you came for.
What's the difference between MiniMax H3 and Seedance V2.0?
MiniMax H3 and Seedance V2.0 differ on 7 tracked specifications, covering price, output resolution, duration limits and which inputs each one accepts. Both are available on ZOOOP for First & Last Frame Video, so you can run the same prompt through each and compare the results directly.
Is MiniMax H3 or Seedance V2.0 cheaper?
Seedance V2.0 starts at 15 credits, against 20 for MiniMax H3. Both are starting prices: the final cost scales with resolution, duration and any extra options you turn on.
Can MiniMax H3 and Seedance V2.0 do the same things?
They overlap on 2 capabilities: First & Last Frame Video, Text & Reference to Video. Each one is compared separately above, because pricing and parameters differ per capability.
Can I use both MiniMax H3 and Seedance V2.0 on ZOOOP?
Yes. One ZOOOP account gives you both MiniMax H3 and Seedance V2.0 — plus every other model in the catalog — on the same credits, with no separate subscription per provider. You can switch models mid-project and keep your prompt.

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Specifications are read from the live ZOOOP model catalog and change as providers ship new versions. Credit figures are starting prices — the final cost depends on resolution, duration and the options you pick.