MiniMax speech-2.8-turbo API
minimax-speech-2.8-turboMiniMax speech-2.8-turbo is the latest fast, cost-effective TTS model from MiniMax (海螺) — the best quality-to-price option for high-volume synthesis, with natural prosody and strong multilingual support. Supports voice clone and voice design. Billed per 1,000 characters at $0.04 ($0.4 / 10K chars). Chinese characters are billed as 2 characters each, following MiniMax billing; letters, digits, spaces and punctuation count as 1.
Best Value
Lowest cost per character in the MiniMax line-up
Fast
Optimized for high-volume, low-latency synthesis
Voice Clone & Design
Clone from a sample or design from a description
Multilingual
Strong cross-language support
About Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo
Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo is an Audio & Speech API provided by Minimax. MiniMax speech-2.8-turbo is the latest fast, cost-effective TTS model from MiniMax (海螺) — the best quality-to-price option for high-volume synthesis, with natural prosody and strong multilingual support. Supports voice clone and voice design. Billed per 1,000 characters at $0.04 ($0.4 / 10K chars). Chinese characters are billed as 2 characters each, following MiniMax billing; letters, digits, spaces and punctuation count as 1. Through APIMODELS platform, you can access this model via a unified API with transparent pay-as-you-go pricing. Current pricing: per 1K characters: $0.04.
Key Features
- Best Value -- Lowest cost per character in the MiniMax line-up
- Fast -- Optimized for high-volume, low-latency synthesis
- Voice Clone & Design -- Clone from a sample or design from a description
- Multilingual -- Strong cross-language support
Use Cases
Voiceover & Narration
Generate professional-grade voiceovers for videos, animations, and ads with diverse voice options.
Podcast Production
Quickly produce podcast audio content with support for multi-character dialogue.
Audiobook Creation
Convert text content into natural, fluid speech for audiobook production.
Multilingual Dubbing
AI-powered multilingual dubbing and translation to help content reach global audiences.
Why APIMODELS
- Unified API -- One API key to access all models, no need to register on multiple platforms
- Transparent Pricing -- Pay-as-you-go with per-call pricing published on every model page, ideal for indie developers and startups
- Instant Access -- Start using immediately after signup, supports Stripe and Alipay payments
- Full Documentation -- Detailed API docs with code examples in cURL, Python, and Node.js
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo cost?
Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo is available through APIMODELS at: per 1K characters: $0.04. Billing is pay-as-you-go — you only pay for what you generate.
How to use Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo API?
Sign up at APIMODELS, get your API key, and call our unified API endpoint. We provide detailed API documentation with code examples in cURL, Python, and Node.js.
What is the difference between APIMODELS and the official Minimax API?
APIMODELS offers the same Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo model through our aggregation platform. We provide a unified API interface so you do not need separate accounts for each provider - one API key to access all models.
What is MiniMax speech-2.8-turbo?
It's MiniMax's (海螺) latest fast, cost-effective TTS — the best quality-to-price option for high-volume synthesis, with natural prosody and strong multilingual support. Supports voice clone and voice design, at $0.04 / 1,000 characters (about $0.4 / 10K).
speech-2.8-turbo vs 2.8 HD — which should I use?
For fast and affordable at large scale, pick 2.8 Turbo ($0.04/1K chars); for the highest-fidelity audio, pick 2.8 HD ($0.063/1K chars). Both are the latest 2.8 series with the same interface, switchable on demand.
How does Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo compare to other Audio & Speech models?
On APIMODELS, Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo runs alongside 60+ models on one API key and one balance, so choosing is about fit, not lock-in. It supports Fast, Cost-Effective, Voice Clone, Voice Design, and you can weigh it on price and capability against other Audio & Speech models, then switch by changing a single model-name string — no new account or integration. Browse every Audio & Speech option with live pricing at apimodels.app/models.
What can Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo do?
Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo supports: Fast, Cost-Effective, Voice Clone, Voice Design. See the APIMODELS docs for full parameters and call examples.
Can I access the Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo API from anywhere (incl. China)?
Yes. APIMODELS exposes Minimax Speech 2.8 Turbo through a single unified API and one key — no separate provider accounts, and no need to handle each provider's regional network access yourself.
What payment methods are supported?
We support Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, and other international cards) and Alipay. Credits are available instantly after payment.