On October 19, 2026, fal and Black Forest Labs released FLUX 3 Max, a post-trained version of the FLUX 3 video model. BFL provided the base model, and fal’s research team post-trained it and optimized inference. BFL itself describes FLUX 3 as a model designed for this kind of customization and features Max on its FLUX 3 Video page.
What FLUX 3 Max can do
- Text-to-video and image-to-video. These are the two main modes at launch. fal’s press release also mentions a keyframes mode.
- 720p, 5 to 20 seconds, with sound. According to Artificial Analysis, the model generates a clip together with its audio track, like the original FLUX 3 Video.
- Commercial use. fal allows commercial use of videos generated through its API, under its terms.
How fast it is
Speed is the headline. In fal’s tests, FLUX 3 Max renders a 10-second video in 10.95 seconds (per the press release) or 12.45 seconds (per the model page). In the same test:
| Model | 10 seconds of video | Image-to-video rating |
|---|---|---|
| FLUX 3 Max | 10.95–12.45 s | 1,139 |
| FLUX 3 | 126.44 s | 1,089 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 277.8 s | 1,139 |
That’s where the “22× faster than Seedance 2.5 at the same quality” claim comes from. One caveat: the speed figures are fal’s own, and the company hasn’t published a methodology or independent tests.
Where it ranks
Quality is independently confirmed. On the Artificial Analysis leaderboard, FLUX 3 Max ranks second in image-to-video — statistically tied for first — and fourth in text-to-video. Its rating of 1,139 from 4,868 votes matches Seedance 2.5 and is 50 points above the original FLUX 3. The ranking is still preliminary.
Pricing
On fal, a second of 720p video costs $0.17, with no subscription or minimum. Until November 7, 2026, a 75% discount brings it to $0.0425 per second — about $0.43 for a 10-second clip.
How to try it in AI2Face
FLUX 3 Video and FLUX 3 Max are available in the AI2Face generator. Next to them are other strong video models: Seedance 2.5 with clips up to 30 seconds, Gemini Omni and Hailuo. Run one prompt on several models and keep the best result. The cost is shown before you start. All the options are in our guide to AI video generators.
FAQ
What is FLUX 3 Max?
A post-trained version of Black Forest Labs' FLUX 3 video model. fal's research team built it with BFL: BFL provided the base model, and fal improved quality and sped up generation.
How much faster is FLUX 3 Max?
In fal's tests, it renders a 10-second clip in 10.95–12.45 seconds. Seedance 2.5 takes 277.8 seconds in the same test, and the original FLUX 3 takes 126.44 seconds. These are vendor numbers; there's no independent check yet.
What resolution and length does FLUX 3 Max support?
720p and clips of 5 to 20 seconds with sound, according to Artificial Analysis. Modes are text-to-video and image-to-video.
How much does FLUX 3 Max cost?
On fal, $0.17 per second of 720p video. Until November 7, 2026, a 75% discount brings it to $0.0425 per second.
Sources
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- https://fal.ai/flux-3-max
- https://x.com/bfl_ai/status/2112255353677328415
- https://x.com/ArtificialAnlys/status/2112266414593827110
- https://bfl.ai/models/flux-3-video
- https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/fal-launches-flux-3-max-194600494.html
