MiniMax H3 and Seedance: a spec comparison
MiniMax H3 and Seedance make video from text, from a picture and from references. H3 renders clips of 5 to 15 seconds in 768p or 2K and has no sound switch. Seedance holds its length longer, up to 30 seconds in version 2.5, turns sound on by default, edits an existing clip and reaches 4K in version 2. In the base versions both take 9 pictures and 3 videos as references.
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MiniMax H3 and Seedance specs side by side
| Parameter | MiniMax H3 | Seedance |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | MiniMax | ByteDance |
| Versions | MiniMax H3 | Seedance 2, Seedance 2 Fast, Seedance 2 Mini, Seedance 2.5 |
| Modes | text to video, image to video, reference images | text to video, image to video, first and last frame, reference images, video edit |
| Duration | 5-15 s | 4-30 s |
| Resolution | 768p, 2K | 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, 3:4, 4:3 | 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 21:9 |
| Sound | no switch | on by default |
| References | up to 9 images, up to 3 videos | up to 30 images, up to 10 videos |
| Price from | from 24 tokens | from 12 tokens |
When to use MiniMax H3
- You need 2K: in ClickBait video, only H3 gives it, while Seedance offers 1080p and 4K.
- You want one version with no choice to make: H3 has one, Seedance has four.
- You need a first and last frame: H3 Max has that mode and its own page.
When to use Seedance
- A long clip: up to 15 seconds in version 2 and up to 30 in version 2.5.
- Sound by default: the clip comes out with sound already in it.
- Editing a finished video: Seedance takes a clip and changes it.
- 4K: it comes from Seedance 2.
Model pages
MiniMax H3
video 5-15 s, up to 2K
from 24 tokens
Seedance
video 4-30 s, up to 4K
from 12 tokens
Frequently asked questions
Which model gives 2K?
In ClickBait, 2K video is available in MiniMax H3. Seedance does not offer 2K for video, but version 2 reaches 4K.
Which clip runs longer?
Seedance 2.5 up to 30 seconds, Seedance 2 up to 15. MiniMax H3 runs 5 to 15.
Does H3 have a sound switch?
No. Seedance has sound on by default.
How much does each one cost?
The token price depends on the version, duration and resolution. The generate button shows the exact amount before you start.
How do I know which one fits my task?
Run the same prompt in MiniMax H3 and Seedance, then compare the result and the token cost. The run button shows the amount before you start.