MiniMax Agent vs Skywork
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
MiniMax Agent
General-purpose AI agent for research, coding, websites and media
Skywork
AI workspace agent that produces slides, docs, sheets and websites
Where they differ
- MiniMax Agent starts at $220 per year, billed annually (Go); $22 billed monthly. Skywork starts at $19.99 to $24.99 per month (Basic, US App Store in-app prices).
- Only MiniMax Agent lists a macOS app.
- MiniMax Agent also covers workflow automation and app builder.
- Skywork also covers transcription, documents and spreadsheets.
At a glance
| MiniMax Agent | Skywork | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $220 per year, billed annually (Go); $22 billed monthly | $19.99 to $24.99 per month (Basic, US App Store in-app prices) |
| Free plan | Limited use of the M3.1 Flash Preview text model and of image and speech models, 5 scheduled tasks, 20 projects and 20 website deployments, plus points from daily check-ins. | Free accounts can start with system-granted free credits and limited features; the amounts are not published. Extra credit packs are sold only to subscribers. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | MiniMax (Nanonoble Pte. Ltd.) | SKYWORK AI PTE. LTD. |
| Price read from | minimax.io | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
MiniMax Agent
- Research, slide decks and websites produced from a single prompt
- Developers who want one agent across desktop, terminal and web
- People already using MiniMax models in other coding tools
Skywork
- Turning a brief into a slide deck, report or spreadsheet
- Long-running or scheduled agent tasks that run in the cloud
- People who want one subscription for documents, images and video
Worth knowing
MiniMax Agent
- Scheduled tasks in the desktop app run only while the computer is awake and the app is open.
- The Go plan does not include the H3 video model; video starts at Explore.
- Unused usage does not carry over between windows or billing periods, and plan downgrades are not supported.
- The desktop, mobile and CLI apps are branded MiniMax Code, and the desktop app is offered for macOS and Windows only.
Skywork
- Web prices sit behind sign-in. The prices here are US App Store in-app prices, which show three amounts for Basic.
- Usage is metered in credits: monthly membership credits last one calendar month and purchased packs 90 days.
- The Ultra plan, with 150,000 credits a month and a dedicated processing channel, has no price in the public store listing.
- The iOS app is listed for iPhone only, and the desktop download offered is for Windows.
Key features
MiniMax Agent
- Cloud tasks on the web
- The web app takes on research, websites, documents, slide decks, spreadsheets, images, video and audio from a prompt, with nothing to install.
- MiniMax Code desktop app
- On macOS and Windows the agent works with local folders, the terminal and a built-in browser, and with permission operates other apps through Computer Use, in separate Coding and Work modes.
- Local-to-cloud handoff
- A desktop task can be handed to the cloud with its context and files, followed up on the web, and synced back to the local folder once it finishes.
- Scheduled tasks and remote control
- Recurring tasks run on a schedule, and a phone can check progress, add instructions and approve permissions. Telegram, WeChat and Lark can be linked as channels.
- Skills, plugins and custom agents
- Skills document the workflow for a kind of task, plugins and MCP servers add callable tools, and custom agents get their own role, instructions and workspace.
- One plan across apps
- An M Plan subscription covers the web, desktop, mobile and CLI apps, and paid tiers include an API key for tools such as Claude Code, Codex and Cursor. All usage counts toward the same limits.
Skywork
- SkyClaw cloud agent
- An agent that works in the cloud on long-running tasks, keeps long-term memory and runs scheduled tasks. Basic shares capacity; Plus and Ultra get a dedicated, always-on instance.
- Slides, documents and sheets
- Generates slide decks, structured documents and research reports, and spreadsheets from a prompt, with slide-by-slide editing and paragraph-level rewriting.
- Images, videos and websites
- The same workspace also produces images, posters, videos with multi-track editing and full-stack websites.
- Skills
- Capabilities are organized as Skills: built-in ones for research, analysis, learning and marketing, custom Skills you create, and a Skill marketplace.
- Chat app connections
- SkyClaw can be connected to Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp and other chat apps and then used from a conversation there.
- VoiceNote
- The mobile app records meetings and interviews, transcribes them and turns them into structured summaries. It also pairs with the Skywork Note recording device.
Plans
MiniMax Agent
Free$0
Limited text, image and speech model use, 5 scheduled tasks, 20 projects and 20 website deployments. No video model or API key.
Go$220
per year, billed annually
For light use: text, image and speech models but no video model, 15 scheduled tasks, 50 projects and an API key. $22 billed monthly.
Explore$550
per year, billed annually
3x Go usage, adds the H3 video model, 20 scheduled tasks and 100 projects. $55 billed monthly.
Build$1,320
per year, billed annually
7.5x Go usage, the H3 video model, priority access at peak hours, 50 scheduled tasks and 200 projects. $132 billed monthly.
Skywork
Free$0
A free account with system-granted credits. Paid plans add higher usage limits and advanced features.
Basic$19.99–$24.99
per month in the iOS app; the listing shows three prices
10,000 membership credits a month, a shared SkyClaw agent that queues at peak load, 3 concurrent projects and 3 devices.
Plus$49.99
per month in the iOS app
28,000 membership credits a month, a dedicated always-on SkyClaw, priority queueing, 4 concurrent projects and 4 devices.
Ways to pay less
MiniMax Agent
- Annual discount
Two months free with annual billing
The M Plan FAQ says annual billing charges for 10 months and gives 2 free: $220, $550 and $1,320 a year, against $22, $55 and $132 a month.
- Other savings
50% off the first month through October 14
During the M Plan launch, the first month of Go, Explore or Build on monthly billing is half price through October 14, 2026. Renewals are at the regular price and annual billing is excluded.
Skywork
No public discounts listed.
