Free Tier Overview
MiniMax provides new users with complimentary credits to explore the platform. This MiniMax free API access allows you to test text generation, speech synthesis, and other AI capabilities before committing to a paid plan.
Free Tier Limitations
- •Limited credits that expire after a set period
- •Rate limiting on API requests
- •Some advanced models may not be available on free tier
- •Not suitable for production workloads
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While the free tier is great for testing, production applications need reliable paid access. Our proxy service offers the lowest pricing available - just 40% of the official price.
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How to Get Started with MiniMax API
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All MiniMax AI Capabilities at 40% Price
Your MiniMax API key from our proxy service gives you access to the complete MiniMax AI ecosystem:
Text Generation (Chat)
Multi-turn conversations, function calling, and more with abab models
Speech Synthesis (TTS)
Natural text-to-speech with multiple voice options
Video Generation (Hailuo)
Create videos from text or images with Hailuo Video
Image Generation
Text-to-image and image editing capabilities
Music Generation
AI-composed music from text descriptions
Voice Cloning
Clone any voice for personalized speech synthesis
MiniMax Free API - FAQ
Is there a MiniMax free API?
Yes, MiniMax provides limited free credits for new users to test the platform. For ongoing production use, paid plans are required. Our proxy service offers the most affordable paid option at 40% of official pricing.
How much does MiniMax API cost?
Official MiniMax API pricing varies by model. Through our proxy service, all models are available at 40% of the official price. For example, abab6.5s-chat costs only ¥0.04 per 1K tokens instead of ¥0.10.
What is the cheapest way to use MiniMax API?
The cheapest way to use MiniMax API is through our proxy service, which offers all the same features at 40% of official pricing. This saves you 60% on every API call.
Can I try the MiniMax free API before paying?
Yes, you can start with the official free credits. When you're ready for production use, our proxy service provides the most cost-effective option at 40% of official rates.
Does the cheaper proxy API have the same quality?
Yes, our proxy routes directly to official MiniMax servers. You get identical model outputs, same latency, and full API compatibility. The only difference is the price - 60% lower than official rates.