A MiniMax Music 3 alternative for your app
Full songs from one prompt. $0.0095 per song. Built for apps and AI agents.
MiniMax stopped accepting new users for its paid Music Generation and Lyrics Generation APIs on August 20, 2026. Existing paying users can continue. Hosted MiniMax Music 3 is also available on fal at $0.002 per second of output, or $0.36 for a three-minute song.
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What a full song costs
BlueMetal charges once per song, including prompt preparation and lyrics. The MiniMax Music 3 price on fal is calculated for a three-minute song.
| Provider | Published rate | Per song | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueMetal | $0.0095 per song | $0.0095 | Flat, any length. Prompt preparation and lyrics included. |
| MiniMax Music 3 on fal | $0.002 per second | $0.36 | On fal. Billed by the second of audio, up to five minutes. |
List prices from each provider's public pricing page or model card, checked September 2026. Per-minute and per-second rates are shown for a 3-minute song. Subscription tiers, volume discounts and free credit vary by provider. Prices change; check theirs before you decide.
Compare the developer experience
| Feature | BlueMetal | MiniMax Music 3 on fal |
|---|---|---|
| Price per song | $0.0095 flat, including prompt preparation | $0.36 for three minutes; $0.002/second |
| Song length | Full songs; the same price at any length | Up to five minutes |
| Formats | MP3, WAV and FLAC at 48 kHz stereo | 44.1 kHz stereo WAV |
| Latency | Async generation; time varies with the song and queue | Queued generation; no fixed time promised |
| Agent support | Remote MCP, OpenAI-compatible endpoint, JSON API and webhooks | API and webhooks; bring your agent integration |
Checked September 12, 2026. Provider prices and availability can change. BlueMetal is an independent service and is not affiliated with MiniMax Music 3.