Is 480P or 768P enough?
If yes, and you are iterating prompt or keyframe ideas, H3 Max is the focused route. A fal rate estimate is available in the cost calculator.
Decision page · H3 versus H3 Max
Pick the route that matches the deliverable.
MiniMax H3 is the wider multimodal model. H3 Max is the faster, narrower route. This comparison uses published API contracts and provider-specific pricing; it does not declare a universal quality winner.
Last source check · 04 Sep 2026
| Decision field | MiniMax H3 | MiniMax H3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | General-purpose multimodal production | Fast prompt-led and keyframe-led iteration |
| Inputs | Text, image, video and audio references | MiniMax direct: text and first/last-frame image |
| Resolution | 768P and 2K | 480P and 768P |
| Duration | 4–15 seconds | 5–15 seconds |
| Audio | Native stereo audio | Generated with the clip on documented routes |
| Extra tasks | Context-IR and 768P → 2K regeneration | Video generation task only on MiniMax direct API |
| Published rate | MiniMax: $0.08/s at 768P; $0.13/s at 2K | MiniMax direct rate unavailable; fal: $0.05/s at 480P and $0.08/s at 768P |
Scenario guide
A route decision in two questions
Do you need 2K or references?
If yes, start with H3. The official H3 contract covers the broader multimodal reference and regeneration workflow.
Source boundary
Speed and quality need a matched test
fal reports a five-second 768P H3 Max clip in under three seconds on its stack. That is a provider statement, not a runtime result from this directory; queue, upload and download time still vary.
Provider speed statement · Open reference · checked 04 Sep 2026