ElevenLabs v3 vs MiniMax 2.8 Turbo
ElevenLabs v3 (ElevenLabs) vs MiniMax 2.8 Turbo (MiniMax), compared on price, context, speed and Arabic support. Both run on thalam through one OpenAI-compatible API, so you can switch between them with a single model id change. At a glance, ElevenLabs v3 is the cheaper option.
Specs side by side
| Spec | ElevenLabs v3 | MiniMax 2.8 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ElevenLabs | MiniMax |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Price | $0.120 / min | $60.00 / 1M chars |
| Speed | Fast | Fast |
| Arabic support | Partial | Partial |
Which should you choose?
- Lower cost, about 500× cheaper ($0.120 / min)
- MiniMax 2.8 Turbo, latency-optimized variant for real-time TTS use cases
One OpenAI-compatible endpoint, one bill. Switch between them with a single model id change, pay per use, credits never expire.
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FAQ
What's the difference between ElevenLabs v3 and MiniMax 2.8 Turbo?
ElevenLabs v3 costs less ($0.120 / min vs $60.00 / 1M chars). Both are available on thalam behind one OpenAI-compatible API.
Is ElevenLabs v3 or MiniMax 2.8 Turbo cheaper?
ElevenLabs v3 is cheaper on input ($0.120 / min vs $60.00 / 1M chars). On thalam you pay per use, so you can route cheap-by-default and fall back to the other only when needed.
Can I use both ElevenLabs v3 and MiniMax 2.8 Turbo with one API key?
Yes. thalam is OpenAI-compatible, so both models are reachable through the same endpoint. Switching between them is a one-line model id change, no code rewrite.