--- title: "Veo 3.1 vs MiniMax H3 Max: Price and Specs Compared | Made" description: "Veo 3.1 (40 credits / second) vs MiniMax H3 Max (from 5 credits / second): prices in credits, verified specs, and which to pick. Both run in Made." url: https://www.made.app/compare/veo-3-1-vs-minimax-h3-max --- [Compare](https://www.made.app/compare) / Veo 3.1 vs MiniMax H3 Max # 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. ![Sample generation from Veo 3.1](https://www.made.app/images/models/veo-3-1/still-01.jpg) Veo 3.1 40 credits / second [Full pricing](https://www.made.app/price-sheet/veo-3-1) [Model details](https://www.made.app/models/veo-3-1) ![Sample generation from MiniMax H3 Max](https://www.made.app/images/models/minimax-h3-max/still-01.jpg) MiniMax H3 Max from 5 credits / second [Full pricing](https://www.made.app/price-sheet/minimax-h3-max) [Model details](https://www.made.app/models/minimax-h3-max) ## 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](https://www.made.app/create) 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. ## More comparisons featuring these models - [Veo 3.1 vs Kling 2.6 Pro 160 credits vs 35 credits](https://www.made.app/compare/veo-3-1-vs-kling-2-6-pro) - [WAN 2.7 vs Veo 3.1 40 credits vs 160 credits](https://www.made.app/compare/wan-2-7-vs-veo-3-1) - [Veo 3.1 vs Kling 3 Turbo 160 credits vs 45 credits](https://www.made.app/compare/veo-3-1-vs-kling-3-turbo) - [Veo 3.1 vs Kling 3 Pro 160 credits vs 45 credits](https://www.made.app/compare/veo-3-1-vs-kling-3-pro) - [Kling 2.6 Pro vs MiniMax H3 Max 35 credits vs 25 credits](https://www.made.app/compare/kling-2-6-pro-vs-minimax-h3-max) - [Kling 3 Turbo vs MiniMax H3 Max 45 credits vs 25 credits](https://www.made.app/compare/kling-3-turbo-vs-minimax-h3-max) Every model's price is on the [price sheet](https://www.made.app/price-sheet), and all comparisons are listed on the [compare index](https://www.made.app/compare). --- Markdown version of https://www.made.app/compare/veo-3-1-vs-minimax-h3-max. Every public Made page has one at its URL plus .md (https://www.made.app/compare/veo-3-1-vs-minimax-h3-max.md). Site summary for AI assistants: https://www.made.app/llms.txt