Which should you pick?
GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit and MiniMax H3 Image Edit start at the same 7 credits for a complete generation.
At their most expensive settings the gap widens: GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit tops out at 11 credits a job versus 7, driven by output resolution.
GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit supports up to 4K, the higher of the two.
What a job costs
GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit
7-11 credits
It bills quality resolution flat, and the price moves with output resolution.
- SD/HD7 credits
- 4K11 credits
MiniMax H3 Image Edit
7 credits
It bills a flat rate per generation.
- Price7 credits
All figures are Versely credits. Your plan's credit allowance is on the pricing page.
Spec comparison
| Spec | GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit | MiniMax H3 Image Edit |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | MiniMax |
| Cost per job | 7-11 credits | 7 credits |
| Billing | quality resolution flat | a flat rate per generation |
| Max resolution | 4K | 2K |
| Aspect ratios | auto, 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 2:1, 1:2, 3:1, 1:3, 21:9, 9:21, 5:4, 4:5 | auto, 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 5:4, 4:5, 21:9, 9:21, 2:1, 1:2, 3:1, 1:3 |
| Durations | — | — |
| Frame rates | — | — |
| Qualities | 1K, 2K, 4K | — |
| Requires starting image | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts video input | No | No |
| Reference images | — | Up to 3 |
| Leaderboard | Unranked | Unranked |
| Released | Nov 4, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 |
What each one does that the other doesn't
Only GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit
gpt, edit, fast, multi image input, mask, up to 4k
Only MiniMax H3 Image Edit
image editing, up to 3 images, multi image composition, 2k, minimax
Both list: edit image, image to image, image to image.
Full GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit spec sheet →
Fast image editing with OpenAI's GPT Image 2.6 Flare: changes only what the prompt asks while keeping the subject, composition and background intact. Up to 16 input images, an optional mask, output up to 4K.
Full MiniMax H3 Image Edit spec sheet →
MiniMax H3 Image Edit (November 2026) changes a photo from a plain-text instruction or combines up to 3 images into one 2K result, cited in the prompt as Image 1, Image 2 and Image 3. It keeps products, signs and lighting consistent and can match the shape of your first image.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit or MiniMax H3 Image Edit?+
Neither — both start at 7 credits for a complete generation on Versely.
What can GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit do that MiniMax H3 Image Edit can't, or vice versa?+
Only GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit lists gpt, edit, fast, multi image input, mask, up to 4k. Only MiniMax H3 Image Edit lists image editing, up to 3 images, multi image composition, 2k, minimax. Both list edit image, image to image, image to image.
How do GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit and MiniMax H3 Image Edit bill?+
GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit bills quality resolution flat, and its price moves with output resolution. MiniMax H3 Image Edit bills a flat rate per generation. Both are charged in Versely credits.
Which has higher output resolution, GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit or MiniMax H3 Image Edit?+
GPT Image 2.6 Flare Edit supports higher output (4K against 2K).
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