HeyGen Video vs MiniMax H3
Two AI video models, one credit balance. Here is how they differ on price, length, resolution and sound. Every number is what Cirrela charges today.
Side by side
| Feature | HeyGen Video | MiniMax H3 |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | HeyGen | MiniMax |
| Good at | Built on MiniMax H3: sharp video with its own sound, at the lowest price per second | Lifelike motion and voices, from a sentence or a photo |
| Price for a default video | 18 credits, 9 seconds at 768p with sound | 30 credits, 5 seconds at 768P with sound |
| Length | 5 to 15 seconds | 5 to 15 seconds |
| Sound | Made with the video | Made with the video |
| Best resolution | 1080p (768p without a plan) | 768P |
| Start from a photo | Yes | Yes |
| Formats | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 |
Run the same idea through both
Pick a prompt, make it with each model and keep the one you like. The clips were made with Cirrela to show the idea, not necessarily with these two models.
Top-down drone shot of surfers riding turquoise waves at sunset, long shadows on the water, crisp detail, slow steady glide, ocean sound
Anime opening sequence: a girl with a long red scarf sprints across a rooftop at sunset, cherry blossom petals swirling around her, dynamic camera sweep, hand-drawn cel shading, energetic rock music
Turquoise bay with small motorboats, mountains behind, sunset from a high vantage point, slow steady glide, gentle wind and water sound
Macro shot of molten dark chocolate pouring slowly over a fresh raspberry tart on a marble counter, glossy detail, soft window light, slow motion, high-end food commercial, gentle pouring sound
Which one should you pick?
Pick HeyGen Video if
- you want the lower price: 18 credits against 30 for a default video.
- you need higher resolution, up to 1080p.
Pick MiniMax H3 if
- its strength fits your idea: lifelike motion and voices, from a sentence or a photo.
Not sure? Make the same idea with both. Failed renders are refunded, and the Create button shows the exact price before you click.