Seedance 2.5 vsMiniMax H3
The measurable differences between Seedance 2.5 and MiniMax H3, straight from the live catalog.
Side by side
| Seedance 2.5 | MiniMax H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | ByteDance | MiniMax |
| Max clip length | 30s (ahead) | 15s |
| Clip length options | 4-30s (or let the model choose) | 4-15s |
| Top resolution | 720p | 2K (ahead) |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 21:9, adaptive | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Audio | Native generated audio (toggle) | Audio from a reference audio file |
| End frame | Yes | Yes |
| Reference inputs | Up to 30 images, 10 videos, 10 audio clips (ahead) | Up to 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio clips |
| Starting cost (5s clip) | 27 credits | 8 credits (ahead) |
Green marks the measurable leader on that row.
Which should you pick?
Seedance 2.5
What it offers: 4-30s clips, up to 720p, up to 30 reference images, native audio, start and end frames
- Longer clips (30s vs 15s)
- More reference inputs (Up to 30 images, 10 videos, 10 audio clips vs Up to 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio clips)
MiniMax H3
What it offers: 4-15s clips, up to 2K, up to 9 reference images, start and end frames
- Higher top resolution (2K vs 720p)
- Lower starting cost (8 credits vs 27 credits)
Specs only tell part of the story - output quality is subjective and depends on your prompt. Both models are in the same picker under one balance, so the quickest test is to run the same prompt through each.
Cost by setting
Seedance 2.5
| Setting | 5s clip | 10s clip |
|---|---|---|
| 480p | 27 credits | 54 credits |
| 720p | 61 credits | 122 credits |
MiniMax H3
| Setting | 5s clip | 10s clip |
|---|---|---|
| 768P | 8 credits | 16 credits |
| 2K | 13 credits | 25 credits |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Seedance 2.5 or MiniMax H3?
MiniMax H3 has the lower starting cost: 27 credits for Seedance 2.5 versus 8 credits for MiniMax H3 for a 5 second clip at each model's cheapest resolution. The exact cost for your settings is always shown before you generate.
Which makes longer videos, Seedance 2.5 or MiniMax H3?
Seedance 2.5 supports longer clips: up to 30s for Seedance 2.5 versus 15s for MiniMax H3.
Do Seedance 2.5 and MiniMax H3 generate audio?
Seedance 2.5: Native generated audio (toggle). MiniMax H3: Audio from a reference audio file.
Can I try both on ShadowTeck?
Yes. Both are in the same model picker under one account and one credit balance, so you can run the same prompt through each and compare the results before committing credits to either.
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