H3 Max vs MiniMax H3: What's the Difference?
MiniMax H3 is the open-weight base model; H3 Max is fal.ai's faster post-trained version. Compare release, resolution, inputs, pricing and local use.
Sep 24, 2026
Last updated: September 24, 2026. Figures come from MiniMax and the public model pages on fal.ai.
MiniMax H3 is the open-weight video model MiniMax released on July 31, 2026. H3 Max is a post-trained version of H3 released by fal.ai in August 2026, tuned for stronger prompt adherence, better visuals and faster generation.
Side by side
| MiniMax H3 | H3 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | July 31, 2026 (MiniMax) | August 2026 (fal.ai) |
| Type | Open-weight base model | Post-trained, hosted on fal.ai |
| Clip length | 5–15 seconds | 5–15 seconds |
| Resolution on fal | 480P, 768P native; 2K, 4K upscaled | 480P, 768P native; 1080P refined |
| Inputs | Text, images, video and audio as references | Text, or first frame + optional last frame |
| Aspect ratios on fal | Seven | 16:9 for text; follows your image |
| Audio | Native audio | Native audio |
| Run locally | Yes, with open weights | No, hosted only |
| fal price, 480P | $0.05 per second | $0.05 per second* |
| fal price, 768P | $0.06 per second | $0.08 per second* |
| Highest tier on fal | $0.16 per second (4K) | $0.16 per second (1080P)* |
* Standard fal list price, without launch discounts.
When to choose MiniMax H3
- You want 2K or 4K output.
- You need multimodal references — for example several images, a video clip and an audio track in one request.
- You want to run the model on your own GPUs or inside ComfyUI.
When to choose H3 Max
- You want quick results and plan to iterate on prompts.
- You work from a prompt or a single photo and want to control the first and last frame.
- 1080P is enough for your use, such as social media and web video.
The short answer
H3 is the flexible, open foundation. H3 Max is the fast, focused version for everyday text-to-video and image-to-video work. There is also H3 Max Turbo, listed at half the price of H3 Max — see H3 Max Turbo.
Try H3 Max
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