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Three candidates.
One honest status table.
Official specifications and our own observations are shown separately. A missing test is treated as missing evidence, not as a low score.
CHECKED 2026.08.24
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| Decision factor | Runway | Seedance 2.5 | MiniMax H3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Runway web app | Availability depends on provider | Web, API or local workflow |
| Official output length | Check by current model and plan | Up to 30 seconds plus extensions | 4–15 seconds |
| Reference approach | Check by current feature | Multiple references and editing | Ref2VA: image, video and audio |
| Data location | Cloud upload | Cloud upload | Local processing can be an option |
| Kurabeba generation status | Connection only | Not generated | One preliminary run |
| Monetization status | Official affiliate program | Public program not verified | Potential original workflow product |
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DECISION RULE
Do not buy a plan to answer a free question.
First confirm access, supported inputs and the smallest viable test. Then compare cost per usable result, not headline credit price.