Veo 3.1 vs MiniMax H3 Max
Veo 3.1 (40 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 160 credits on Veo 3.1 and 25 credits on MiniMax H3 Max — a 6x 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 | Veo 3.1 | MiniMax H3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 40 credits / second | from 5 credits / second |
| Typical generation | 160 credits | 25 credits |
| Resolution | Provider-managed | 480P, 768P, 1080P |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Clip length | 4, 6, 8 seconds | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 seconds |
| Audio | Yes, on by default | 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 Veo 3.1 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 Veo 3.1's output is a cheap test.
Choose MiniMax H3 Max when…
- Price per second decides it: 5 credits versus 40 credits on Veo 3.1 — a typical clip is 25 credits against 160 credits.
- You need longer clips — up to 15 seconds, where Veo 3.1 stops at 8.
- 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 160 credits for a typical clip. Pay the Veo 3.1 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, Veo 3.1 or MiniMax H3 Max?
- MiniMax H3 Max. A typical generation costs 25 credits versus 160 credits for Veo 3.1. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Veo 3.1 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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