Seedream 4.0 vs MiniMax H3

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Seedream 4.0 compared with MiniMax H3
Detail	Seedream 4.0	MiniMax H3
What it does	Next-generation AI image generator and editor for ultra-fast 2K image creation	AI video generator for text, images, and 2K video creation
Stage	Not given	Not given
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Pricing model	Freemium	Not given
Pricing	Free plan with credits included upon sign-in. Basic plan: $9.9/month (was $19.9/month), includes 12,000 credits/year (~600 images or 300 videos). Pro plan: $23.9/month (was $47.9/month), includes 36,000 credits/year (~1,800 images or 900 videos). Enterprise plan: $63.9/month (was $127.9/month), incl	Free: 120 credits (one 4-second 768P test). Creator: $19/month for 2,000 credits. Pro: $49/month for 5,000 credits. Studio: $129/month for 14,000 credits. Generation costs 22.5 credits per second at 768P and 36.5 credits per second at 2K; a five-second render costs 113 credits at 768P or 183 credits
Key features	Ultra-fast 2K image generation in approximately 1.8 seconds Unified text-to-image generation, image editing, and enhancement in single workflow Support for up to 6 reference images for precise editing Coordinated generation of up to 9 images simultaneously Batch generation with intelligent variation control Native bilingual support for Chinese and English prompts Watermark-free image and video downloads Commercial use license included in all plans Access to all image and video models Permanent data storage for generated content	Text-to-video generation with 6 aspect ratios Image-to-video with first and optional last frame Duration control from 4–15 seconds 768P and 2K resolution output Native stereo audio directed with timeline Cost visibility before generation Task history and deliberate retry workflow Credit refunds for terminal failures Browser-based generation with no local setup Production-focused control for product, UI, and commercial content
What makes it different	Lightning-fast 2K rendering in approximately 1.8 seconds using Mixture of Experts architecture All-in-one platform unifying text-to-image generation and sophisticated editing without tool switching Multi-reference precision allowing up to 6 reference images and generation of 9 visuals at once Batch creation system producing multiple coordinated images while cutting resource use Native bilingual support for both English and Chinese prompts with cultural context understanding	Transparent credit-based pricing with exact cost calculated before submission Production-intent workflow combining text, frames, and detailed direction constraints Native stereo audio synchronised with visual timeline Directed 4–15 second commercial and interface animation capability Text handling within motion sequences and interface states
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
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Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	29 no change since last check	Not checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	4	2
Citation Flow (Majestic)	25	21
Referring domains (Majestic)	58	23

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