FLUX 3 Video Alternatives
20 official alternatives to Black Forest Labs' FLUX 3 Video, compared on price per second at the same tier, resolution, clip length and audio — all callable with the same API key.
- Alternatives
- 20
- 9 developers
- Cheaper
- 18
- from $0.0206/s
- FLUX 3 Video from
- $0.1425/s
- 720p
- Higher resolution
- 16
- up to 4K
18 models
Cheaper than FLUX 3 Video
Veo 3.1 Lite
Google
$0.0206/s
86% cheaper at 720p
The lowest-cost Veo — native audio from a few cents a second
- Lower price: $0.0206/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p (86% less).
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 8 s; audio included at no extra cost.
LTX-2.5
Lightricks
$0.022/s
85% cheaper at 720p
Open-weights 1080p video with sound — rendered in seconds, for a few cents a second
- Lower price: $0.022/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (85% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 1080p vs 720p.
- Newer model (released August 11, 2026).
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 8 s; first and last frame control for image-to-video.
$0.0248/s
83% cheaper at 720p
xAI's video model — native audio, up to 1080p and 15 s
- Lower price: $0.0248/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (83% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 1080p vs 720p.
- More reference inputs: up to 7 images.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 15 s; first and last frame control for image-to-video.
Veo 3.1 Fast
Google
$0.0413/s
71% cheaper at 720p
Veo 3.1 quality at a fraction of the price, with audio
- Lower price: $0.0413/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (71% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 720p.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 8 s; audio included at no extra cost (the other bills audio at a higher rate).
MiniMax H3 Max
MiniMax
$0.0415/s
71% cheaper at lowest tier
The enhanced H3 for sharper detail and stronger prompt following
- Lower starting price: $0.0415/s vs $0.1425/s.
- Higher maximum resolution: 768P vs 720p.
- Newer model (released September 1, 2026).
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 15 s; audio included at no extra cost.
Seedance 2.0 Mini
ByteDance
$0.0429/s
70% cheaper at 720p
The lowest-cost Seedance for drafts and high volume
- Lower price: $0.0429/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (70% less).
- More reference inputs: up to 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips.
- Supports reference to video.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 15 s; more aspect ratios: 7 vs 6.
MiniMax H3
MiniMax
$0.044/s
69% cheaper at lowest tier
Hailuo H3 — expressive motion and physics, up to 2K
- Lower starting price: $0.044/s vs $0.1425/s.
- Higher maximum resolution: 2K vs 720p.
- More reference inputs: up to 5 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 15 s; audio included at no extra cost.
PixVerse V6
PixVerse
$0.044/s
69% cheaper at 720p
Creator-favorite effects and styles, from 2 cents a second
- Lower price: $0.044/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (69% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 1080p vs 720p.
- More reference inputs: up to 7 images.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 15 s; audio included at no extra cost (the other bills audio at a higher rate).
Vidu Q3 Turbo
Shengshu
$0.0522/s
63% cheaper at 720p
Fast, low-cost Vidu Q3 with audio, 1–16 s
- Lower price: $0.0522/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (63% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 1080p vs 720p.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 16 s; more aspect ratios: 7 vs 5.
Gemini Omni Flash
Google
$0.0722/s
49% cheaper at 720p
Google's all-in-one video model — references, frames and sound in one prompt
- Lower price: $0.0722/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p · 8 s (49% less).
- More reference inputs: up to 6 images.
- Supports reference to video.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 10 s; audio included at no extra cost.
Wan 3.0
Alibaba
$0.0724/s
49% cheaper at 720p
Up to 30-second videos with audio from Alibaba
- Lower price: $0.0724/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (49% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 1080p vs 720p.
- Longer clips: up to 30 s vs 20 s.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: first and last frame control for image-to-video; more aspect ratios: 7 vs 5.
Vidu Q4
Shengshu
$0.0836/s
41% cheaper at 720p
Vidu's newest model — up to 4K, 15 reference images and voice references
- Lower price: $0.0836/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (41% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 720p.
- More reference inputs: up to 15 images and 3 audio clips.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 16 s; first and last frame control for image-to-video.
Seedance 2.0 Fast
ByteDance
$0.0942/s
34% cheaper at 720p
Seedance 2.0 quality at lower latency and cost
- Lower price: $0.0942/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (34% less).
- More reference inputs: up to 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips.
- Supports reference to video.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 15 s; more aspect ratios: 7 vs 6.
Kling 3.0 Omni
Kuaishou
$0.0986/s
31% cheaper at 720p
Kling 3.0 with multi-image references for consistent characters
- Lower price: $0.0986/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (31% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 720p.
- More reference inputs: up to 7 images.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 15 s; audio included at no extra cost (the other bills audio at a higher rate).
Kling 3.0 Turbo
Kuaishou
$0.099/s
31% cheaper at 720p
Faster Kling 3.0 with native audio on every clip
- Lower price: $0.099/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p (31% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 1080p vs 720p.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 15 s; audio included at no extra cost.
Kling 3.0
Kuaishou
$0.11/s
23% cheaper at 720p
Kling's flagship video model — cinematic motion, native audio, up to 15 s
- Lower price: $0.11/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (23% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 720p.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 15 s; audio included at no extra cost (the other bills audio at a higher rate).
Wan 3.0 Prime
Alibaba
$0.1132/s
21% cheaper at 720p
The highest-fidelity Wan for hero shots
- Lower price: $0.1132/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (21% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 1080p vs 720p.
- Longer clips: up to 30 s vs 20 s.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: first and last frame control for image-to-video; more aspect ratios: 7 vs 5.
Seedance 2.0
ByteDance
$0.1223/s
14% cheaper at 720p
Cinematic multi-shot video with native audio, up to 4K
- Lower price: $0.1223/s vs $0.1425/s at 720p with audio (14% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 720p.
- More reference inputs: up to 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: longer clips: up to 20 s vs 15 s; more aspect ratios: 7 vs 6.
2 models
Pricier, with something extra
Veo 3.1
Google
$0.1719/s
21% more at 720p
Google's cinematic video model with native audio, up to 4K
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 720p.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: lower price: $0.1425/s vs $0.1719/s at 720p with audio (17% less); longer clips: up to 20 s vs 8 s.
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance
$0.1885/s
32% more at 720p
ByteDance's newest video model — longer, sharper, more controllable
- Higher maximum resolution: 1080p vs 720p.
- More reference inputs: up to 30 images, 10 videos and 10 audio clips.
- Supports reference to video.
Where FLUX 3 Video is stronger: lower price: $0.1425/s vs $0.1885/s at 720p with audio (24% less); longer clips: up to 20 s vs 15 s.
Side by side
FLUX 3 Video and its alternatives
Starting price at each model's lowest tier, with the specs that matter most.
| Model | From | Max res. | Length | Audio | Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLUX 3 Video Black Forest Labs | $0.1425/s 720p | 720p | 5–20 s | Included at no extra cost | Text to Video, Image to Video |
| Veo 3.1 Lite Google | $0.0206/s 720p | 720p | 4, 6, 8 s | — | Text to Video, Image to Video |
| LTX-2.5 Lightricks | $0.022/s 720p | 1080p | 1–8 s | Included at no extra cost | Text to Video, Image to Video |
| Grok Imagine Video 1.5 xAI | $0.0248/s 720p | 1080p | 1–15 s | Included at no extra cost | Text to Video, Reference to Video |
| Veo 3.1 Fast Google | $0.0413/s 720p + audio | 4K | 4, 6, 8 s | Optional, billed at a higher rate | Text to Video, Image to Video |
| MiniMax H3 Max MiniMax | $0.0415/s 480P | 768P | 5–15 s | — | Text to Video, Image to Video |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini ByteDance | $0.02/s 480p | 720p | 4–15 s | Included at no extra cost | Text to Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video |
| MiniMax H3 MiniMax | $0.044/s 768P | 2K | 5–15 s | — | Text to Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video |
| PixVerse V6 PixVerse | $0.0176/s 360p | 1080p | 1–15 s | Optional, billed at a higher rate | Text to Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video |
| Vidu Q3 Turbo Shengshu | $0.0332/s 540p | 1080p | 1–16 s | Included at no extra cost | Text to Video, Image to Video |
| Gemini Omni Flash Google | $0.0722/s 720p · 8 s | 720p | 4, 6, 8, 10 s | — | Text to Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video |
| Wan 3.0 Alibaba | $0.0362/s 480p | 1080p | 2–30 s | Included at no extra cost | Text to Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video |
| Vidu Q4 Shengshu | $0.0396/s 540p | 4K | 3–16 s | Included at no extra cost | Image to Video, Reference to Video |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast ByteDance | $0.0438/s 480p | 720p | 4–15 s | Included at no extra cost | Text to Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video |
| Kling 3.0 Omni Kuaishou | $0.0739/s 720p | 4K | 3–15 s | Optional, billed at a higher rate | Text to Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video |
| Kling 3.0 Turbo Kuaishou | $0.099/s 720p | 1080p | 3–15 s | — | Text to Video, Image to Video |
| Kling 3.0 Kuaishou | $0.0739/s 720p | 4K | 3–15 s | Optional, billed at a higher rate | Text to Video, Image to Video |
| Wan 3.0 Prime Alibaba | $0.0566/s 480p | 1080p | 2–30 s | Included at no extra cost | Text to Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video |
| Seedance 2.0 ByteDance | $0.0569/s 480p | 4K | 4–15 s | Included at no extra cost | Text to Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video |
| Veo 3.1 Google | $0.1719/s 720p + audio | 4K | 4, 6, 8 s | Optional, billed at a higher rate | Text to Video, Image to Video |
| Seedance 2.5 ByteDance | $0.0877/s 480p | 1080p | 4–15 s | Included at no extra cost | Text to Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video |
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