Model comparison
Compare Veo 3.1 Fast and MiniMax H3 Max using the same provider-sourced video generation rubric. No mystery score and no invented benchmark ranking.
Facts checked September 14, 2026
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| Model | Access | Estimated total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 FastGoogle | $0.80 | |
| MiniMax H3 Maxfal | fal | No matching configuration |
Quick take
Google's lower-cost Veo 3.1 variant for quickly creating short video clips with native audio and output options up to 4K.
Fast does not mean instant: Google says video requests can still take from seconds to several minutes at peak times. Generated files are retained for two days, and feature combinations vary by endpoint.
fal's speed-focused post-trained version of MiniMax H3 for short video with native audio, fast 768p iteration, and text, image, or multimodal reference input.
fal's roughly 2.46-second figure is backend inference for one five-second 768p test—not total wait time or an SLA. H3 Max is hosted by fal, its weights are not published, 1080p is refined from the native 768p path, and reference media can add meaningful token cost.
Compare the published facts
Values use each provider's own published units and limits. A blank means the provider did not publish a directly comparable value in the sources reviewed.
| Video generation | Veo 3.1 Fast | MiniMax H3 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Generation priceCurrent list price per generated second or the provider's closest billing unit. | $0.10 720p · $0.12 1080p · $0.30 4K / sec | $0.05 480p · $0.08 768p · $0.16 1080p / sec |
| Clip durationDocumented duration choices or maximum clip length. | 4, 6, or 8 seconds | 5–15 seconds |
| Maximum outputHighest provider-documented output resolution, with relevant constraints. | 4K at 8 seconds | 1080p latent refinement; 768p native |
| Native audioWhether the endpoint generates synchronized audio with video. | Yes, always on | Yes |
| Input modesSupported text, image, video, reference, or motion inputs. | Text, image, or video to video | Text, first/end image, or image/video/audio references |
| Generation timeOnly shown when a provider publishes a range; not a Cody benchmark. | 11 seconds–6 minutes at peak | fal test: ~2.46s inference for a 5s 768p clip |
How to choose
Start with the job you need to complete, then validate cost, access, and policy details on your exact provider route.
Google's paid Gemini API terms say prompts and responses are not used to improve its products. Generated Veo videos are stored on the server for two days and must be downloaded to keep them.
Provider and API links
fal stores request inputs and outputs by default. The X-Fal-Store-IO: 0 header prevents payload storage, but separately uploaded CDN inputs can remain accessible and need their own deletion or lifecycle handling.
Frequently asked questions
Veo 3.1 Fast: Google's lower-cost Veo 3.1 variant for quickly creating short video clips with native audio and output options up to 4K. MiniMax H3 Max: fal's speed-focused post-trained version of MiniMax H3 for short video with native audio, fast 768p iteration, and text, image, or multimodal reference input.
Consider Veo 3.1 Fast when your priority is Rapid ad and social-video variations. Consider MiniMax H3 Max when your priority is Rapid video ideation with native sound. Test both with your own data and provider route before committing.
No. This comparison aligns provider-published facts for the Video generation category. It does not claim a universal winner or combine incompatible third-party benchmark scores.
