Seedance 2.5 vs MiniMax H3 Max
Seedance 2.5 (from 22.05 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 89 credits on Seedance 2.5 and 25 credits on MiniMax H3 Max — a 4x gap. 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 | Seedance 2.5 | MiniMax H3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | from 22.05 credits / second | from 5 credits / second |
| Typical generation | 89 credits | 25 credits |
| Resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 480P, 768P, 1080P |
| Aspect ratios | auto, 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Clip length | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 seconds | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 seconds |
| Audio | Yes, on by default | No native audio |
| End-frame guidance | Yes | 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 Seedance 2.5 when…
- You need longer clips — up to 30 seconds, where MiniMax H3 Max stops at 15.
- The clip needs sound — audio is generated with the picture, while MiniMax H3 Max outputs silent video.
Choose MiniMax H3 Max when…
- Price per second decides it: 5 credits versus 22.05 credits on Seedance 2.5 — a typical clip is 25 credits against 89 credits.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping MiniMax H3 Max's output is a cheap test.
The verdict
MiniMax H3 Max is the better default on cost: 25 credits versus 89 credits for a typical clip. Pay the Seedance 2.5 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, Seedance 2.5 or MiniMax H3 Max?
- MiniMax H3 Max. A typical generation costs 25 credits versus 89 credits for Seedance 2.5. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Seedance 2.5 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.