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MiniMax H3 vs MiniMax H3 Max

Two video models compared on price per second, output and inputs.

The short answer

  • MiniMax H3 is cheaper — $0.2 / second vs $0.25 / second.

Side-by-side specs

SpecMiniMax H3MiniMax H3 Max
Price$0.2 / second$0.25 / second
TypeVideoVideo
Output2K video, 5-15 s, native stereo audio480p, 768p or 1080p (refined from 768p) video, 5 s clips
AcceptsTextText
Longest clip15 s—
Native audioYes—
WeightsOpen (MiniMax H3 Community License Agreement)Closed

Same work, both models

WorkloadMiniMax H3MiniMax H3 Max
5-second clip5 s of outputMiniMax H3 Max costs 1.3× as much$1.00$1.25
10-second clip10 s of output$2.00$2.50
One minute of footage60 s across clips$12.00$15.00

At listed prices, before the 5% platform fee.

When to pick which

MiniMax H3

MiniMax's H3 video model, generating 2K clips with native stereo sound from a text prompt. It is the lower-priced of the two H3 entries in the catalog, below H3 Max.

Pick it if

  • you want 2K text-to-video with native stereo sound
  • you need clips up to 15 seconds
  • you want H3 at a lower per-second rate than H3 Max

Skip it if

  • you need image or video references: this lane takes a text prompt only
  • a cheaper video model such as Wan 3.0 covers drafts

MiniMax H3 Max

H3 Max is fal Research's post-trained version of the open-weights MiniMax H3 video model, tuned for prompt adherence and visual quality and served on a speed-optimised stack. It costs more per second than MiniMax H3.

Pick it if

  • you want H3-based video with tighter prompt adherence and aesthetics
  • render speed matters: fal reports a 5 s clip in about 3 s
  • you need wide aspect ratios from 21:9 down to 9:16

Skip it if

  • base MiniMax H3 at a lower per-second price is good enough
  • you need native 2K output; fal's 1080p is refined from 768p

FAQ

Which is cheaper, MiniMax H3 or MiniMax H3 Max?

MiniMax H3 is cheaper — $0.2 / second vs $0.25 / second.

How do I use MiniMax H3 or MiniMax H3 Max?

In Octomind Cloud on a paid plan, ask the agent to generate with either model by name; it runs the job and returns the file.

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Prices from the catalog of 2026-10-22