Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs MiniMax H3 Max
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 (from 8 credits / second) and MiniMax H3 Max (from 5 credits / second) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical clip costs 32 credits on Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and 25 credits on MiniMax H3 Max. The specs below come from the same catalog Made's generator runs on.
Both models run in Made, so the prices below are what the Generate button shows — and you can switch between them per generation.
Side by side
| Spec | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | MiniMax H3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | from 8 credits / second | from 5 credits / second |
| Typical generation | 32 credits | 25 credits |
| Resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 480P, 768P, 1080P |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 9:16 | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Clip length | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 seconds | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 seconds |
| Audio | Native audio (per provider) | No native audio |
| End-frame guidance | No | Yes |
| Image input | Optional, 1 image | Optional, 1 image |
| Output format | MP4 | MP4 |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose Grok Imagine Video 1.5 when…
- The clip needs sound — audio is generated with the picture, while MiniMax H3 Max outputs silent video.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Grok Imagine Video 1.5's output is a cheap test.
Choose MiniMax H3 Max when…
- Price per second decides it: 5 credits versus 8 credits on Grok Imagine Video 1.5 — a typical clip is 25 credits against 32 credits.
- You want end-frame guidance so the motion lands exactly where you plan.
The verdict
MiniMax H3 Max is the better default on cost: 25 credits versus 32 credits for a typical clip. Pay the Grok Imagine Video 1.5 premium when the clip needs generated audio.
Or don't choose: run the same prompt through both and keep the better result — at these prices the experiment costs pennies.
Common questions
- Which is cheaper, Grok Imagine Video 1.5 or MiniMax H3 Max?
- MiniMax H3 Max. A typical generation costs 25 credits versus 32 credits for Grok Imagine Video 1.5. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and MiniMax H3 Max in Made?
- Yes. Made is model-agnostic: pick either model per generation, pay each one’s price in credits, and compare the results side by side in your library.
- Do I need a bigger plan for either model?
- No. Every plan opens every model. Failed generations are refunded automatically, and unused credits roll over.
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Every model's price is on the price sheet, and all comparisons are listed on the compare index.