MiniMax: minimax-speech-2-8

MiniMax Speech 2.8 is an advanced text-to-speech model that turns text into natural, expressive audio in multiple languages. It delivers broadcast-ready speech with rich prosody, emotional control, and a diverse voice library. The model supports up to large input lengths and can be used for voiceovers, narration, accessibility tools, and interactive voice applications.

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minimax-speech-2-8

AvailableMiniMaxText to speechSync

Price: From $0.0001
Modalities: Audio

Getting started

Create API key
Create a key in Console, then use it with every model on the platform.

Send your first request

Copy the example for your language and run it against the endpoint.

Text to speechTokenLab endpoint

POST/v1/audio/speech

curl -X POST "https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/audio/speech" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-xxx" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "operation": "tts",
  "model": "minimax-speech-2-8",
  "input": "Hello from TokenLab.",
  "voice": "alloy"
}'

Pricing

Official price is the model maker's public baseline. TokenLab price is what you pay for this model on TokenLab.

Text to speech

Per 1M characters

Official price: $0.0001
Official: $0.0001
Discount: -

	Official pricePer 1M characters	OfficialPer 1M characters	Discount
Text to speech	$0.0001	$0.0001	-

Usage & activity

Success rate is the share of requests that completed. Latency is how long a full response takes; P95 means 95% of requests finished within that time.

Usage & availability

Last 24 hours

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Model performance

Last updated Oct 1, 2026, 05:29 AM UTC

Metrics appear once privacy and data volume thresholds are met.

Data is based on aggregate user requests, excluding status checks.

Open in Console

Open MiniMax Speech 2.8 in Console with a prompt ready to edit or send.

Help me try minimax-speech-2-8 with a short audio request at /v1/audio/speech. Show the result and cost.

Use cases

Voice UX

Generate narration, onboarding audio, and spoken UI responses.

Side-by-side test

Compare response quality, latency, and price side by side.

Prompt examples

Generate calm onboarding narration for a developer tool.

Send the smallest possible request and show me the result and cost.

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FAQ

How much does MiniMax Speech 2.8 cost?

On TokenLab, MiniMax Speech 2.8 costs - . The pricing table above shows the full breakdown. Rates depend on the billing unit, specification, and usage. Compare matching conditions in the model's detailed pricing; a single rate does not determine the total cost.

What is MiniMax Speech 2.8 best for?

MiniMax Speech 2.8 supports Text to speech. You can open it directly in Create.

How do I test MiniMax Speech 2.8?

Open MiniMax Speech 2.8 in Create. A sample for /v1/audio/speech will be ready to try.

Which endpoint should MiniMax Speech 2.8 use?

Use https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/audio/speech for MiniMax Speech 2.8. The request example below shows the matching code shape.

Can I test MiniMax Speech 2.8 before integrating it?

Yes. Open Console starts a ready draft for MiniMax Speech 2.8 and keeps your prompt after sign-in, so you don’t lose context.

Which operations does MiniMax Speech 2.8 support?

MiniMax Speech 2.8 supports Text to speech. Select an operation above to see its endpoint and request example.