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MiniMax H3 costs $0.08/s (checked Nov 5, 2026) at 768p on the MiniMax API, and 2K costs more. The cheapest H3 tier is H3 Lite at 480p. The older Hailuo 2.3 is billed per clip: $0.28 for a 6 second 768p video. The Hailuo app does not publish subscription prices in a checkable form, so the app is not priced here.
Last checked . Prices are re-checked every week (planned: Wednesdays). Each row shows its own check date; a row older than 14 days is out of date.
MiniMax H3 API price per second
MiniMax lists four H3 tiers on its pay-as-you-go page. Price is per output second and scales with resolution: across the tiers, 480p to 768p to 2K runs roughly 1x, 1.6x and 2.6x.
| Model | Route | Basis | Per second | Per clip | Flags | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax H3 Lite Hailuo | API MiniMax API | 480p | $0.025/s | - | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
| MiniMax H3 Highspeed Hailuo | API MiniMax API | 480p | $0.04/s | - | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
| MiniMax H3 Lite Hailuo | API MiniMax API | 768p | $0.04/s | - | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
| MiniMax H3 Max Hailuo | API MiniMax API | 480p | $0.05/s | - | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
| MiniMax H3 Highspeed Hailuo | API MiniMax API | 768p | $0.06/s | - | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
| MiniMax H3 Hailuo | API MiniMax API | 768p | $0.08/s | - | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
| MiniMax H3 Max Hailuo | API MiniMax API | 768p | $0.08/s | - | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
| MiniMax H3 Hailuo | API MiniMax API | 2K | $0.13/s | - | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
| MiniMax H3 Max Hailuo | API MiniMax API | 1080p (fal) | $0.16/s | - | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
What the tiers mean for your bill:
- H3 Lite is the cheapest at 480p and 768p.
- H3 Highspeed sits between Lite and the standard tier.
- H3 is the standard tier. Moving a 768p result to 2K costs an extra $0.05 per second on regeneration.
- H3 Max adds 1080p. The 1080p price in the table comes from fal.ai, because MiniMax's own page does not list 1080p for H3 Max.
Other billing rules from the MiniMax page: input video is billed per second as well as the output, and for reference images the first 5 per task are free on H3 and only the first 2 are free on H3 Max, then each image is billed.
Native audio is not stated on MiniMax's price page. Luma's H3 listing says audio: yes, so check the MiniMax docs before you rely on it. See resolution and audio pricing for how audio changes prices on other models.
fal.ai H3 Max promo ends 2026-11-15
fal.ai has run a discount ladder on H3 Max: 35% off through 2026-10-31, then 30% off from 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-15. On 2026-11-16 the standard rates return. The numbers below are fal.ai's own, read on 2026-11-05.
| Resolution | Promo until 2026-11-15 | Standard from 2026-11-16 |
|---|---|---|
| 480p | $0.035/s | $0.05/s |
| 768p | $0.056/s | $0.08/s |
| 1080p | $0.112/s | $0.16/s |
Do not budget a long project on the promo rate. See the dated events below and fal vs Replicate vs direct API for how resellers differ from first-party prices.
promo MiniMax H3 Max
fal.ai MiniMax H3 Max promo ladder: 35% off through 2026-10-31 ($0.0325/$0.052/$0.104 per s at 480p/768p/1080p); 30% off 2026-11-01..15 ($0.035/$0.056/$0.112); standard rates from 2026-11-16
35% off (to 2026-10-31) → 30% off (2026-11-01..11-15), then list $0.05/$0.08/$0.16 per s from 2026-11-16
fal.ai MiniMax H3 Max read Nov 5, 2026
price change scheduled MiniMax H3 Max
Scheduled: H3 Max returns to standard rates on fal.ai
$0.035/$0.056/$0.112 per s → $0.05/$0.08/$0.16 per s (480p/768p/1080p)
fal.ai MiniMax H3 Max read Nov 5, 2026
Hailuo 2.3 and Hailuo-02 (legacy)
MiniMax lists these under Legacy Models, billed per clip. The per-second figure is clip price divided by length, so it is derived.
| Model and clip | Price per clip |
|---|---|
| Hailuo 2.3, 768p, 6 s | $0.28 |
| Hailuo 2.3, 768p, 10 s | $0.56 |
| Hailuo 2.3, 1080p, 6 s | $0.49 |
| Hailuo 2.3 Fast, 768p, 6 s | $0.19 |
| Hailuo 2.3 Fast, 768p, 10 s | $0.32 |
| Hailuo 2.3 Fast, 1080p, 6 s | $0.33 |
| Hailuo-02, 512p, 6 s | $0.10 |
| Hailuo-02, 512p, 10 s | $0.15 |
fal.ai matches the Hailuo 2.3 Standard price at $0.28 per 6 s and $0.56 per 10 s. Hailuo 2.3 Standard at 768p comes to $0.0467/s (checked Nov 5, 2026) (derived).
Hailuo app subscription plans
The Hailuo subscribe page, hailuoai.video/subscribe, lists Standard, Pro, Master and Max plans. The list price is struck through and a lower promo price is charged now; the table shows the list price and the notes carry the promo.
| Plan | Per month | Per month, annual | Credits / month | Credit value | Limits | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailuo AI (app) Standard | $14.99 | $8.40 | 1,000 | $0.015 | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Hailuo AI (app) Pro | $54.99 | $30.40 | 4,500 | $0.0122 | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Hailuo AI (app) Master | $119.99 | $71.20 | 10,500 | $0.0114 | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Hailuo AI (app) Max | $216.00 | $184.00 | 27,000 | $0.008 | - | source | Nov 5, 2026 |
Hailuo does not print a credit price per video. It states how many seconds a plan's credits buy: 1,000 credits are about 143 s of H3 at 768p and about 84 s at 2K. That works out to roughly 7 credits per second at 768p and 12 at 2K, so a 5 s clip at 768p is about 35 credits and at 2K about 60. These per-clip figures are derived from that statement, not a published price. Compare them with the API using the cost calculator.
Hailuo H3 is also resold inside other apps. Luma Dream Machine charges 28 credits per second at 768p for MiniMax H3, which is about $0.084/s at the Plus credit value (derived). See Luma Ray pricing.
Worked example: 6 second clip at 768p
Assume you keep one generation in two (an assumption).
- H3 Lite at 768p: 6 s x $0.04 = $0.24 per attempt, $0.48 per kept clip.
- H3 at 768p: 6 s x $0.08 = $0.48 per attempt, $0.96 per kept clip.
- Hailuo 2.3 at 768p: $0.28 per attempt, $0.56 per kept clip (legacy).
All three are derived from the per-second or per-clip prices above. Run your own numbers in the cost calculator.
API or app?
The API gives a fixed price per second. It has no subscription, bills output seconds, and has no video free tier stated. The app may give you a cheaper or easier start, but its clip credits are derived, not published. If you only need a few clips, use whichever route you can confirm and compare the cost per kept clip rather than the headline credit count. For more routes see cheapest AI video generator.
Hailuo and H3: who should pick what
Pick H3 Lite for cheap drafts and volume, and H3 when you need 2K. Pick H3 Max on fal.ai only if you need 1080p and can buy before the promo ends on 2026-11-15, or accept the standard rate after it. Pick an app plan only after comparing the promo and list price on the Hailuo page with the API cost per clip.
Questions people ask
How much does Hailuo cost?
On the MiniMax API, H3 costs $0.08/s (checked Nov 5, 2026) at 768p. H3 Lite starts at $0.025/s at 480p. App plan prices are not published in a checkable form.
How much does Hailuo 2.3 cost?
Hailuo 2.3 is a legacy model billed per clip: $0.28 for 768p at 6 seconds and $0.56 for 10 seconds.
Is there a free Hailuo tier?
MiniMax's API price page states no video free tier. The app may have free credits, but this is not verified.
What is the Hailuo Max price?
H3 Max is $0.05/s at 480p and $0.08/s at 768p on MiniMax. fal.ai lists 1080p at $0.16/s from 2026-11-16, with a promo before that.
Does Hailuo charge for failed videos?
The MiniMax price page does not say. Check the provider terms.
Sources
Prices and limits were read from the sources below on the dates shown. They change often: confirm on the provider's page before you pay.
- MiniMax pay-as-you-go pricing - 2026-11-05
- fal.ai MiniMax H3 Max - 2026-11-05
- fal.ai Hailuo 2.3 Standard - 2026-11-05
- Hailuo AI subscribe page - 2026-11-05
- Luma plans and credit costs - 2026-11-05