ComparisonsMiniMax H3 vs Seedance 2.0: what differs in specs and price?
Makernice Team · ·
Prices as of November 12, 2026 (price list v15).
Key takeaways
- Both MiniMax H3 and Seedance 2.0 stop at 15 seconds per clip; MiniMax H3 starts at 5 seconds and Seedance 2.0 at 4.
- Leave resolution out and MiniMax H3 bills its 2k tier, which is upscaled from 768p; Seedance 2.0 falls back to 720p.
- Seedance 2.0 accepts aspect_ratio in image-to-video and first and last frame; MiniMax H3 takes no aspect_ratio field in either mode.
- Reference-to-video takes up to 5 images on MiniMax H3 and up to 9 on Seedance 2.0.
MiniMax H3 (Hailuo 03) and Seedance 2.0 both generate 15 second clips at most, in text-to-video, image-to-video, first and last frame and reference-to-video. They split on three request details: the tier you get when resolution is left out, whether an image-based request can set the frame shape, and how many reference images fit. Both run on the same Makernice API key, and this page compares catalog facts and prices without judging output quality.
Where do MiniMax H3 and Seedance 2.0 differ in the spec sheet?
MiniMax H3 and Seedance 2.0 differ in three fields: the default tier (2k versus 720p), aspect_ratio in image-based modes (only Seedance 2.0 takes it) and reference images (5 versus 9). The table lists every catalog field side by side.
| Spec | MiniMax H3 | Seedance 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | MiniMax | ByteDance |
| Model id | minimax-h3 | seedance-2.0 |
| Duration | 5 to 15 s, default 5 | 4 to 15 s, default 5 |
| resolution field | 480p, 768p, 2k, 4k | 720p, 1080p |
| Default tier | 2k by default | 720p by default |
| Upscaled tiers | 480p, 768p native · 2K, 4K upscaled from 768p | None noted |
| Text-to-video ratios | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Image-to-video ratios | No aspect_ratio field | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| First and last frame | Yes, no aspect_ratio field | Yes, ratios adaptive, 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Reference images | Up to 5 (r2v) | Up to 9 (r2v) |
| Reference ratios | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Audio | Included, no switch | Always on, no switch |
Text-to-video is the one mode where the two accept the same six aspect ratios. Full limits live on the MiniMax H3 and Seedance 2.0 model pages.
What do MiniMax H3 and Seedance 2.0 render when you leave resolution out?
A MiniMax H3 request without a resolution field is billed and rendered at 2k. The catalog lists 480p and 768p as native tiers and 2K and 4K as upscaled from 768p, so the default is an upscaled tier. Seedance 2.0 defaults to 720p and offers 1080p as its only other value. If a pipeline sends no resolution and you switch the model field from one to the other, both the output size and the per-second rate change, so set resolution explicitly when costs need to stay predictable.
Can MiniMax H3 set aspect_ratio on an image-to-video request like Seedance 2.0?
No, only Seedance 2.0 can. Seedance 2.0 accepts 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4 and 9:16 when animating a still, and adds adaptive in first and last frame. MiniMax H3 accepts aspect_ratio only in text-to-video and reference-to-video; sent with image-to-video or first and last frame, the field is rejected as not supported for this mode. In reference-to-video the lists flip: MiniMax H3 keeps its six text-to-video ratios, while Seedance 2.0 narrows to 16:9, 9:16, 4:3 and 3:4.
How many reference images do MiniMax H3 and Seedance 2.0 take?
Seedance 2.0 reads up to 9 reference images in one reference-to-video request and MiniMax H3 up to 5. Both take public https links in JPEG, PNG or WebP. A request with more images than the model allows is rejected before it is created, so trim the set rather than relying on the model to ignore extras.
How much do MiniMax H3 and Seedance 2.0 cost per second?
On Makernice, MiniMax H3 is $0.072 per second at 768p and Seedance 2.0 is $0.1704 per second at 720p, on price list v15 (November 12, 2026). Each tier has one per-second rate shared by every mode. Clip price = per-second price × seconds, rounded to the cent, and the quote shows the exact amount.
| Model · tier | Per second | 5 s | 15 s |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax H3 · 480p | $0.06 | $0.30 | $0.90 |
| MiniMax H3 · 768p | $0.072 | $0.36 | $1.08 |
| MiniMax H3 · 2k | $0.156 | $0.78 | $2.34 |
| MiniMax H3 · 4k | $0.192 | $0.96 | $2.88 |
| Seedance 2.0 · 720p | $0.1704 | $0.85 | $2.56 |
| Seedance 2.0 · 1080p | $0.4252 | $2.13 | $6.38 |
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Is MiniMax H3 open source, and can Seedance 2.0 run locally?
MiniMax H3 has open weights: MiniMax publishes them on Hugging Face under the MiniMax H3 Community License Agreement (checked 2026-11-12). The model card says the release is partial, and H3-Regenerate-2K is listed as not yet open-sourced. We didn't find an official open-weights release of Seedance 2.0 on the ByteDance Seed Hugging Face page (checked 2026-11-12). Makernice runs both models as a hosted API only, so neither one runs on your own machine through Makernice.
Which should I choose, MiniMax H3 or Seedance 2.0?
Choose by what the request needs, since no side-by-side quality test has been published here: MiniMax H3 for a 480p or 768p tier, a 4k output label or open weights you can run yourself, and Seedance 2.0 for aspect_ratio on image-to-video, up to 9 references or a 4 second clip.
- Go with MiniMax H3 for a 480p or 768p tier, a 4k output label, or six ratios in reference-to-video.
- Go with Seedance 2.0 when an image-to-video request must set the frame shape, when you need up to 9 references, or for a 4 second clip.
- Look at Seedance 2.5 instead if the clip has to run past 15 seconds; MiniMax H3 vs Seedance 2.5 covers that pairing.
Frequently asked questions
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Models in this post
VideoMiniMax H3
-25%MiniMax's H3 with a 2K default and a 4K option — 5–15 second clips from text, a still, first and last frames, or up to 5 references.
VideoSeedance 2.0
The all-rounder for ads and social: 4–15 s clips at 720p or 1080p from text, an image, first and last frames, or 9 references. Audio is always on (no toggle).