In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- MiniMax Audio also has a web.
Side by side
The details.
| Gemini Audio | MiniMax Audio | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Google DeepMind · US | MiniMax · China |
| What it says it is | “Our most advanced audio models push new frontiers with intuitive inputs, natural expressiveness,” | “Generate lifelike voices&musics with MiniMax Speech 2.6&Music 2.0” |
| Free plan | Not stated | Not stated |
| Plans | Not shown | Not shown |
| Runs on | API | web, API |
| Latest update | — | MiniMax Speech 2.8, Jan 23, 2026 |
| Its terms | “Some of our services allow you to generate original content. Google won't claim ownership over that content.”Who owns what you make · Google Terms of Service | — |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported |
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