# MiniMax H3 vs Seedance 2.5

> MiniMax H3 vs Seedance 2.5 in Nodaro: Seedance 2.5 runs up to 30 seconds and MiniMax H3 goes up to 2K. See what each model made from the same prompts.

Source: https://nodaro.ai/docs/compare/minimax-h3-vs-seedance-2-5

MiniMax H3 by MiniMax and Seedance 2.5 by Bytedance both make video in Nodaro. This page puts their facts side by side, lists how they differ and shows what each one made from the same prompts.

Neither model is ranked. Each one made a single take of each prompt, and one take is not enough to rank two models, so judge the results for your own work.

## At a glance
| Fact | [MiniMax H3](https://nodaro.ai/docs/models/video/minimax-h3) | [Seedance 2.5](https://nodaro.ai/docs/models/video/seedance-2-5) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maker | MiniMax | Bytedance |
| Modes | Image to video, Text to video | Image to video, Text to video |
| Credits | 253–1,507 credits | 374–9,405 credits |
| Per second | from 61.9 credits per second | from 46.8 credits per second |
| Durations | 4–15s | 4–30s |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, adaptive | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, adaptive |
| Resolutions | 2K, 768p | 480p, 720p, 1080p |
| Features | Start and end frame, Generates audio, Reference images, Reference video | Start and end frame, Generates audio, Reference images, Reference video |
| API type | `minimax-h3` | `seedance-2-5` |

## How they differ
- **Price**: MiniMax H3 costs 253–1,507 credits per run and Seedance 2.5 374–9,405 credits, depending on the settings.
- **Clip length**: Seedance 2.5 makes clips of up to 30 seconds, MiniMax H3 up to 15.
- **Resolution**: MiniMax H3 goes up to 2K, Seedance 2.5 up to 1080p.
- **In common**: Both support sound with the picture, end frames and reference images.

## The same prompts
Both models got the same prompts, word for word. Each result is the model's first take, shown with the settings the run used.

**Prompt**

```
A paper boat drifts down a rain-soaked street at dusk, slow dolly in
```

- **MiniMax H3** · 5s · 1344×768 · with sound: https://nodaro.ai/docs-media/examples/models/video/minimax-h3/boat.mp4
- **Seedance 2.5** · 5s · 720p · with sound: https://nodaro.ai/docs-media/examples/models/video/seedance-2-5/boat.mp4

**Prompt**

```
A street-food chef tosses noodles in a flaming wok at a night market, handheld close-up, sizzling sound
```

- **MiniMax H3** · 5s · 1344×768 · with sound: https://nodaro.ai/docs-media/examples/models/video/minimax-h3/wok.mp4
- **Seedance 2.5** · 5s · 720p · with sound: https://nodaro.ai/docs-media/examples/models/video/seedance-2-5/wok.mp4

## Run both on one canvas
To compare them on your own prompt, connect one **Text** node to two **Generate Video** nodes. Choose MiniMax H3 in one and Seedance 2.5 in the other, then run the workflow. Each node shows its price on its Run button before it runs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, MiniMax H3 or Seedance 2.5?

It depends on the shot. They differ in clip length and resolution, and this page shows what each made from the same prompts, one take each. One take is not enough to rank two models, so run your own prompt on both before you choose.

### Which is cheaper, MiniMax H3 or Seedance 2.5?

It depends on the settings. MiniMax H3 costs 253–1,507 credits per run and Seedance 2.5 costs 374–9,405, depending on the settings you choose. Each model's page lists every price.

### Which makes longer clips, MiniMax H3 or Seedance 2.5?

Seedance 2.5 makes clips of up to 30 seconds, and MiniMax H3 up to 15 seconds.

### Which has the higher resolution, MiniMax H3 or Seedance 2.5?

MiniMax H3 goes up to 2K, and Seedance 2.5 up to 1080p.

### Do MiniMax H3 and Seedance 2.5 make sound?

Yes. Both make an audio track with the picture.

### Can I run MiniMax H3 and Seedance 2.5 on the same prompt in Nodaro?

Yes. Connect one Text node to two Generate Video nodes, choose MiniMax H3 in one and Seedance 2.5 in the other, and run the workflow. Each node shows its price on its Run button before it runs.