MiniMax H3 Max vs Step Video T2V

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MiniMax H3 Max compared with Step Video T2V
Detail	MiniMax H3 Max	Step Video T2V
What it does	AI video generator for text and image-to-video creation	Transform text descriptions into high-quality professional videos using advanced AI
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Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Pricing	Standard Credit Pack: $50 for 2,500 credits; Pro Credit Pack: $100 for 6,000 credits; Max Credit Pack: $200 for 16,000 credits. All are one-time purchases with no recurring charge. Credits are consumed based on video duration and resolution; short 5-second videos are more efficient.	Hobby $7.92/month (200 Credits/month), Basic $15.92/month (500 Credits/month), Pro $39.92/month (2000 Credits/month), Lite $5.99 one-time (50 Credits). 1 credit generates 1 AI artwork.
Key features	Text-to-video generation Image-to-video generation First-frame and end-frame controls Multiple aspect ratios (21:9 to 9:16) Three prompt expansion modes 480P and 768P resolution options 5-15 second video duration Generation history and downloads API access on Pro plans	Advanced 30-billion parameter AI model for detailed video generation Generate videos up to 204 frames long Video-VAE deep compression technology for faster processing High-quality visual output with DiT and 3D Full Attention mechanism Bilingual text input support for English and Chinese Customizable video length and style settings No ads and no watermark on generated videos Priority generation queue for faster processing
What makes it different	Ranked #1 for image-to-video in independent evaluations (August 2026) Fast generation times: 4.7s for text-to-video and 6.4s for image-to-video Post-trained for stronger prompt adherence and aesthetics Reference-guided generation for consistent subjects and styles Focused workflow with clear controls and no recurring charges	Supports up to 204 frames, enabling longer and more complete video narratives Bilingual AI understanding for both English and Chinese creators Continuous optimization through human feedback-based preference learning No watermarks and no ads on any subscription tier
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DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	5 no change since last check	6 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	9	2
Citation Flow (Majestic)	17	10
Referring domains (Majestic)	24	13

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