MiniMax H3
Jul 2026
MiniMax H3Compare inon
MiniMax H3 measured on 7 of 11 Video Generation benchmarks7
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$0.08per second
1,158arena Elo
Jul 2026released
15 sMax clip
768p · 2KOutput
YesAudio
text, image, videoStarts from
Rankingconfiguration unstated?
Full ranking →Strong at
Alternatives?
ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
BetterGemini Omni Flashwins 58%+25%$0.10Max clip: not verified+1BetterGemini Omni Flash 1.1wins 58%+27%$0.10Max clip: not verified
BetterDreamina Seedance 2.0 720pwins 53%+89%$0.15Max clip: not verified+1
BetterWan 3.0unstatedwins 52%+150%$0.20
BetterFLUX 3unstatedwins 55%+262%$0.29ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
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ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
Gemini Omni Flashwins 58%+25%$0.10Max clip: not verified+1Gemini Omni Flash 1.1wins 58%+27%$0.10Max clip: not verifiedDreamina Seedance 2.0 720pwins 53%+89%$0.15Max clip: not verified+1Wan 3.0unstatedwins 52%+150%$0.20FLUX 3unstatedwins 55%+262%$0.29ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
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ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
Hailuo 2.3wins 19%-42%$0.047Max clip: not verified+1Hailuo 02 Prowins 18%same$0.082Max clip: not verified+1Hailuo 02 Standardwins 17%-42%$0.047Max clip: not verified+1MiniMax H3 Maxn/a—$0.05Hailuo 2.3 Fastn/a—$0.017Max clip: not verified+1Hailuo 02 Fastn/a——Max clip: not verified+1I2V 01 Directorn/a—$0.072Max clip: not verified+1MiniMax Hailuo 02n/a——Max clip: not verified+1All MiniMax models →Run it yourself
Fits onhardware needs not verified yet
Licenceminimax-h3-community-license-agreementcommercial use with conditions
Benchmarks
in Video GenerationArena Image-to-Video · overall1,495.4#1
Arena Text-to-Video · overall1,460.3#6
FAQ
How much does MiniMax H3 cost?›
$0.08 per second.
Is MiniMax H3 free to use?›
There is no free API; it costs $0.08 per second. The weights are open, so you can run it yourself.
How good is MiniMax H3, and what is it best at?›
#5 of 24 in Video Generation. Strongest at: Video Generation.
Is MiniMax H3 better than Wan 3.0?›
On Arena Text-to-Video · overall, MiniMax H3 scores 1,460.3 vs 1,476.3 — lower. It is 60% cheaper.
When was MiniMax H3 released? Is there a newer version?›
Released 2026-07-30. It is the current version in its line.
Is MiniMax H3 open source?›
Yes, the weights are open (minimax-h3-community-license-agreement licence).
Can I run MiniMax H3 locally?›
The weights are open and can be self-hosted; hardware needs are not confirmed yet.
What is MiniMax H3?›
MiniMax H3 is an open-weights video generation model from MiniMax, released Jul 2026.
What are the best alternatives to MiniMax H3?›
Gemini Omni Flash (better).