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H3 Max

H3 Max costs $0.096/sec on FairStack · a text to video model for Social video that needs sound without a separate audio pass, Fast iteration on a shot before committing to a longer render, Batch generation where per-generation turnaround dominates. No subscription required. Pay per generation with full REST API access. FairStack applies a transparent 20% margin on infrastructure cost so you always see the real price.

FairStack price
$0.096/sec
Try H3 Max API Quickstart Last updated 2026-09-22

What is H3 Max?

H3 Max is fal's post-trained variant of MiniMax H3, co-optimised with fal's inference stack. A 5-second 768P clip renders in under three seconds — faster than real time, and roughly 35x the throughput of the stock H3 endpoint. Audio is generated natively in the same pass as the picture, so dialogue, music and sound effects arrive already in sync; there is no separate audio step and no audio surcharge. Two resolutions (480P and 768P) and any duration from 5 to 15 seconds. Billing is per second of output, at the model's cost plus a flat 20% platform fee, shown before you spend. In fal's human-preference evaluations H3 Max ranked first on overall quality and prompt understanding against the field. The trade-off versus base MiniMax H3 is resolution ceiling: H3 Max tops out at 768P, so reach for stock H3 when you need 2K or 4K. For everything else — iterating on a shot, batching social cuts, anything where turnaround matters — Max is the faster half of the family. Available on FairStack at infrastructure cost plus a 20% platform fee.

Key Features

Native synced audio generated in the same pass as the picture
5s 768P clip in under 3 seconds — faster than real time
6 aspect ratios — 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
Any duration from 5 to 15 seconds
Ranked #1 on overall quality and prompt understanding in fal's human-preference evals

What are H3 Max's strengths?

Exceptional generation speed
Strong prompt adherence
Audio and video arrive already in sync
Wide aspect ratio coverage including 21:9

What are H3 Max's limitations?

Caps at 768P — use base MiniMax H3 for 2K or 4K
Audio cannot be disabled, so it is always priced in
Prompt expansion adds ~1s in balanced mode, ~30s in quality mode
In-frame text renders as garbled pseudo-lettering — avoid prompts relying on readable signage

What is H3 Max best for?

Social video that needs sound without a separate audio pass Fast iteration on a shot before committing to a longer render Batch generation where per-generation turnaround dominates Vertical and ultrawide formats from one model

How much does H3 Max cost?

Metric
FairStack
Details
Price per generation
$0.096
Includes 20% margin
Per-second rate
$0.096/sec
Billed per second of output
Subscription
None
Pay per generation only

How does H3 Max perform across capabilities?

Estimated from fal's published human-preference evaluation (ranked #1 overall quality + prompt understanding at launch) — NOT independently benchmarked by us. Re-score after the Visual Observatory sweep. PRD-957.

motion quality
86%
visual quality
85%
prompt adherence
88%
temporal coherence
84%
character consistency
78%
camera control
76%
audio quality
82%

How do I use the H3 Max API?

curl
curl -X POST https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/video \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FAIRSTACK_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "h3-max-t2v",
    "prompt": "Your prompt here"
  }'
Python
import requests

response = requests.post(
    "https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/video",
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {FAIRSTACK_API_KEY}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    json={
        "model": "h3-max-t2v",
        "prompt": "Your prompt here",
    },
)

result = response.json()
print(result["url"])
Node.js
const response = await fetch(
  "https://api.fairstack.ai/v1/generations/video",
  {
    method: "POST",
    headers: {
      Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.FAIRSTACK_API_KEY}`,
      "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      model: "h3-max-t2v",
      prompt: "Your prompt here",
    }),
  }
);

const result = await response.json();
console.log(result.url);

What parameters does H3 Max support?

Parameter
Type
Default
Details
aspect_ratio
enum
16:9
Options: 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
resolution
enum
768p
Options: 480p, 768p
duration
integer
5
Range: 5–15
prompt_expansion_mode
enum
balanced
Options: balanced, quality
seed
integer (optional)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does H3 Max cost?

H3 Max costs $0.096/sec on FairStack as of 2026-09-22. This price includes FairStack's transparent 20% margin on infrastructure cost. No subscription or monthly fee — you pay per generation only. Minimum deposit is $1.

What is H3 Max and what is it best for?

H3 Max is fal's post-trained variant of MiniMax H3, co-optimised with fal's inference stack. A 5-second 768P clip renders in under three seconds — faster than real time, and roughly 35x the throughput of the stock H3 endpoint. Audio is generated natively in the same pass as the picture, so dialogue, music and sound effects arrive already in sync; there is no separate audio step and no audio surcharge. Two resolutions (480P and 768P) and any duration from 5 to 15 seconds. Billing is per second of output, at the model's cost plus a flat 20% platform fee, shown before you spend. In fal's human-preference evaluations H3 Max ranked first on overall quality and prompt understanding against the field. The trade-off versus base MiniMax H3 is resolution ceiling: H3 Max tops out at 768P, so reach for stock H3 when you need 2K or 4K. For everything else — iterating on a shot, batching social cuts, anything where turnaround matters — Max is the faster half of the family. Available on FairStack at infrastructure cost plus a 20% platform fee. H3 Max is best for Social video that needs sound without a separate audio pass, Fast iteration on a shot before committing to a longer render, Batch generation where per-generation turnaround dominates. Available via FairStack's REST API with curl, Python, and Node.js SDKs.

Does H3 Max have an API?

Yes. H3 Max is available via FairStack's REST API at api.fairstack.ai. Send a POST request to /v1/generations/video with your API key and prompt. Works with curl, Python requests, Node.js fetch, and any HTTP client. No SDK installation required.

How does H3 Max compare to other video models?

H3 Max excels at Social video that needs sound without a separate audio pass, Fast iteration on a shot before committing to a longer render, Batch generation where per-generation turnaround dominates. It is a text to video model priced at $0.096/sec on FairStack. Key strengths: Exceptional generation speed, Strong prompt adherence. Compare all video models at fairstack.ai/models.

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