AI video generation cost
H3 Max Pricing Calculator
Estimate a MiniMax H3 Max clip, minute, monthly plan, or reverse budget from a source-linked per-second rate.
Interactive estimator
Price a planned H3 video
Change any figure below—results update immediately without sending your inputs anywhere.
A total above 15 seconds is a budget estimate across multiple generations, not one H3 Max request.
Editable H3 price data
Checked September 3, 2026. Edit a rate to test a quote or provider change; the calculator above uses the same table immediately.
| Route | Model | Resolution | USD / sec | Status | Source & note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fal.ai API — H3 Max launch promotion | H3 Max | 480p | active promotion | fal H3 Max endpoint 75% launch promotion stated to end September 7, 2026. | |
| fal.ai API — H3 Max launch promotion | H3 Max | 768p | active promotion | fal H3 Max endpoint 75% launch promotion stated to end September 7, 2026. | |
| fal.ai API — H3 Max list rate | H3 Max | 480p | list price | fal H3 Max endpoint Published post-promotion list rate. | |
| fal.ai API — H3 Max list rate | H3 Max | 768p | list price | fal H3 Max endpoint Published post-promotion list rate. | |
| MiniMax official API — standard H3 | MiniMax H3 (not H3 Max) | 768p | reference only | MiniMax API pricing A different, base H3 model—not fal's H3 Max variant. | |
| MiniMax official API — standard H3 | MiniMax H3 (not H3 Max) | 2K | reference only | MiniMax API pricing A different, base H3 model—not fal's H3 Max variant. | |
| fal.ai API — standard H3 | MiniMax H3 (not H3 Max) | 480p | reference only | fal model comparison Standard H3 reference rate; not H3 Max. | |
| fal.ai API — standard H3 | MiniMax H3 (not H3 Max) | 768p | reference only | fal model comparison Standard H3 reference rate; not H3 Max. | |
| fal.ai API — standard H3 | MiniMax H3 (not H3 Max) | 2K | reference only | fal model comparison Standard H3 reference rate; not H3 Max. | |
| fal.ai API — standard H3 | MiniMax H3 (not H3 Max) | 4K | reference only | fal model comparison Standard H3 reference rate; not H3 Max. | |
| Azure AI Foundry — H3 Max | H3 Max | Not published | — | not available | Azure model catalog check No public H3 Max price or endpoint was found at the last check. |
What this H3 Max pricing calculator helps you plan
AI video costs become hard to judge as soon as a storyboard turns into revisions, alternate takes, and a regular publishing calendar. This H3 Max Pricing Calculator converts a listed per-second rate into the numbers that matter before you queue work: the expected cost of one planned video, a full minute of output, a monthly batch, and the amount of footage a fixed budget can support. It is built for creators, agencies, and product teams comparing MiniMax H3 Max pricing with a practical deliverable in mind—not just a headline price. Select the resolution, route, and total output seconds you intend to make. The table distinguishes fal.ai H3 Max launch pricing, its stated list price, and separate standard MiniMax H3 references, so a look-alike name does not quietly distort your budget. Change a rate when you receive a quote; the estimates update on the spot.
How to use it
Four steps to an H3 Max cost estimate
- Choose the access route. Select the H3 Max promotion or list rate. Clearly labeled standard-H3 entries are comparisons, not H3 Max offers.
- Set output resolution. Choose 480p or 768p for H3 Max. Unsupported H3 Max resolutions return an honest no-rate result.
- Enter planned duration and volume. Use 5–120 seconds as total planned output, then add the number of similarly sized videos you expect each month.
- Check the project and budget views. Read the per-video, per-minute, monthly, and reverse-budget figures, then verify the source-linked rate before spending.
Method and rate context
The H3 Max API cost formula
H3 Max is billed by output duration, so the calculation itself is direct. The important work is choosing the correct rate. As checked for this page, fal's H3 Max endpoint lists a temporary launch rate of $0.0125 per second at 480p and $0.02 at 768p, with a stated end date of September 7, 2026; it also publishes later list rates of $0.05 and $0.08. The live fal model page is the authority when the promotion changes.
Resolution is not a cosmetic field here. H3 Max currently supports 480p and 768p, and the 768p price is higher. The similarly named standard MiniMax H3 official API has a separate rate card, while fal's model comparison explains that H3 Max is its post-trained variant. That is why 2K and 4K appear only as labeled standard-H3 references, not fictional H3 Max prices.
Promotional and list pricing should never be blended. Use the promotion row only while the provider is honoring it; switch to the list-rate row for a conservative forecast. This output estimate also excludes separately billed reference materials, failed-request policies, storage, editing, and your own application infrastructure.
FAQ
H3 Max pricing questions
How much does MiniMax H3 Max cost per second?
As checked September 3, 2026, fal lists H3 Max at $0.0125 per second for 480p and $0.02 per second for 768p during its stated launch promotion. Its same endpoint lists post-promotion rates of $0.05 per second for 480p and $0.08 per second for 768p. Confirm the live provider page before purchase because promotions and API price cards can change.
Is H3 Max the same as MiniMax H3 on the official API?
No. H3 Max is fal's post-trained variant of MiniMax H3 and is currently served on fal. MiniMax's official price page describes the base MiniMax H3 model, which has its own resolutions and rate card. The calculator labels that model as a reference only so its price is not mistaken for H3 Max pricing.
What is the fal.ai H3 Max 768p cost?
The published H3 Max launch promotion is $0.02 per 768p second, so a five-second clip estimates to $0.10. The endpoint says its later listed rate is $0.08 per 768p second, or $0.40 for five seconds. The price table lets you switch or edit the rate used in the estimate.
Can H3 Max generate 1080p, 2K, or 4K video?
Not according to the H3 Max endpoint checked for this page: its exposed resolution choices are 480p and 768p. Standard MiniMax H3 has separate 2K and 4K options, but that is a different model. This calculator deliberately returns no H3 Max price when you select an unsupported resolution.
Does the H3 Max API cost include audio or reference inputs?
The output rate is a useful first-pass estimate, but a complete request can have input-related charges. fal's model comparison says H3 Max reference inputs may be metered beyond a pooled token allowance. This calculator estimates output-video cost only; add any separately billed inputs, storage, retries, or downstream editing to a production budget.
Why can I enter up to 120 seconds when H3 Max clips are shorter?
The 5–120 second control represents a planned total video duration. H3 Max is documented for 5–15 second generations, so any number over 15 seconds is a multi-clip budgeting calculation rather than a claim that one API request can render that long.