Minimax Speech HD
Minimax Speech HD costs $0.060/req on FairStack — a text to speech model for Multilingual TTS, HD audio content, Non-English voiceover. That's 40% less than ElevenLabs. No subscription required. Pay per generation with full REST API access. FairStack applies a transparent 20% margin on infrastructure cost so you always see the real price.
What is Minimax Speech HD?
MiniMax Speech HD is a multilingual text-to-speech model that delivers HD-quality audio across multiple languages. Developed by MiniMax, it provides stronger multilingual support than most alternatives with a language coverage score of 0.65, making it a solid choice for content that needs to reach international audiences. The model produces high-definition audio suitable for professional content production, with clear articulation and natural prosody across supported languages. Its flat per-request pricing model works best for longer audio segments where per-second billing would be more expensive, though it becomes less cost-effective for very short clips. Compared to ElevenLabs TTS V3 which leads in English expressiveness and emotional range, MiniMax Speech HD offers better value for multilingual workflows where language coverage matters more than peak expressiveness. Against Chatterbox Turbo which dominates on price, MiniMax provides significantly broader language support at a moderate premium. Best suited for multilingual voiceover production, international content localization, HD audio for professional workflows, and non-English voice generation where native-quality pronunciation is important. Available on FairStack at infrastructure cost plus a 20% platform fee.
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How do I use the Minimax Speech HD API?
curl -X POST https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/voice \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $FAIRSTACK_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "minimax-speech",
"prompt": "Your prompt here"
}'import requests
response = requests.post(
"https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/voice",
headers={
"Authorization": f"Bearer {FAIRSTACK_API_KEY}",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
json={
"model": "minimax-speech",
"prompt": "Your prompt here",
},
)
result = response.json()
print(result["url"])const response = await fetch(
"https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/voice",
{
method: "POST",
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.FAIRSTACK_API_KEY}`,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({
model: "minimax-speech",
prompt: "Your prompt here",
}),
}
);
const result = await response.json();
console.log(result.url);Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Minimax Speech HD cost?
Minimax Speech HD costs $0.060/req on FairStack as of 2026-03-23. This price includes FairStack's transparent 20% margin on infrastructure cost. No subscription or monthly fee — you pay per generation only. Minimum deposit is $1.
What is Minimax Speech HD and what is it best for?
MiniMax Speech HD is a multilingual text-to-speech model that delivers HD-quality audio across multiple languages. Developed by MiniMax, it provides stronger multilingual support than most alternatives with a language coverage score of 0.65, making it a solid choice for content that needs to reach international audiences. The model produces high-definition audio suitable for professional content production, with clear articulation and natural prosody across supported languages. Its flat per-request pricing model works best for longer audio segments where per-second billing would be more expensive, though it becomes less cost-effective for very short clips. Compared to ElevenLabs TTS V3 which leads in English expressiveness and emotional range, MiniMax Speech HD offers better value for multilingual workflows where language coverage matters more than peak expressiveness. Against Chatterbox Turbo which dominates on price, MiniMax provides significantly broader language support at a moderate premium. Best suited for multilingual voiceover production, international content localization, HD audio for professional workflows, and non-English voice generation where native-quality pronunciation is important. Available on FairStack at infrastructure cost plus a 20% platform fee. Minimax Speech HD is best for Multilingual TTS, HD audio content, Non-English voiceover. Available via FairStack's REST API with curl, Python, and Node.js SDKs.
Does Minimax Speech HD have an API?
Yes. Minimax Speech HD is available via FairStack's REST API at api.fairstack.ai. Send a POST request to /v1/generations/voice with your API key and prompt. Works with curl, Python requests, Node.js fetch, and any HTTP client. No SDK installation required.
Is Minimax Speech HD cheaper on FairStack than ElevenLabs?
Yes. ElevenLabs charges $0.10 per generation for Minimax Speech HD. FairStack charges $0.060/req — that's 40% cheaper. FairStack uses a transparent 20% margin model with no subscription fees.
How does Minimax Speech HD compare to other voice models?
Minimax Speech HD excels at Multilingual TTS, HD audio content, Non-English voiceover. It is a text to speech model priced at $0.060/req on FairStack. Key strengths: Good multilingual support, HD audio quality. Compare all voice models at fairstack.ai/models.
What makes Minimax Speech HD stand out from other voice models?
Minimax Speech HD excels with good multilingual support and hd audio quality. Generation typically completes in 5-15 seconds.
What are the known limitations of Minimax Speech HD?
Key limitations include: flat per-request pricing (expensive for short clips); less emotional range than elevenlabs. FairStack documents these transparently so you can choose the right model for your workflow.
How fast is Minimax Speech HD?
Minimax Speech HD typically completes in 5-15 seconds. This provides a good balance between output quality and processing speed for most production workflows.
How does using Minimax Speech HD on FairStack compare to ElevenLabs?
Using Minimax Speech HD through FairStack gives you the same underlying model with transparent per-use pricing and full REST API access. Minimax Speech HD offers good multilingual support. No subscription or commitment required — pay only for what you generate.
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