How Much Does MiniMax H3 Cost?

Overview

At launch, MiniMax H3 was reported to cost around $0.13 per second of generated video at 2K, which works out to roughly $1.95 for a full 15-second clip. Because it is currently API-only, that is a per-use price, not a one-time purchase. Source note: Verified 2026-08-06 against the MiniMax official H3 blog, MiniMax Video Generation API docs, and Hugging Face MiniMax-H3 model page.

Treat that figure as a starting point, not a fixed rate. Pricing for new video models moves quickly, and it can vary by resolution, by provider if you reach the model through a unified API, and by any volume terms — so confirm the current number on the provider’s pricing page before you budget.

The more useful figure for planning is your cost per usable clip. A per-second rate assumes every generation is a keeper; in practice you will regenerate some, so divide your real spend by the outputs you actually ship. Shorter clips and lower resolutions cost less, so match each to what the channel needs rather than defaulting to maximum length and 2K.

For a real project, generate a representative clip, read the billed amount, and multiply by your expected volume including retries — that beats any headline rate. And re-check the current pricing page, since it can change.