LTX 2.5 vs FLUX.3 Video
Two native audio-video models compared for 1080p quality, duration, image animation, and first-last-frame control.
LTX 2.5 from Lightricks and FLUX.3 Video from Black Forest Labs represent two different approaches to AI video generation. Lightricks' quality-optimized audio-video model with native sound, 1080p output, and first-last-frame control. On the other side, black Forest Labs' frontier video model with native audio, image animation, first-last-frame control, and clips up to 20 seconds.
At 144 credits, LTX 2.5 costs 26 credits less than FLUX.3 Video (170 credits). The question is whether the extra cost of FLUX.3 Video translates into meaningfully better results for your use case. For final-quality audio-video shots, dialogue and sound, portrait or landscape delivery, and controlled frame transitions, LTX 2.5 is hard to beat at its price point. But if you need long-form cinematic shots, audio-rich scenes, image animation, and precisely controlled transitions, FLUX.3 Video may justify the premium.
Updated August 2026
LTX 2.5 (144 credits) offers better value for everyday use, especially for final-quality audio-video shots. FLUX.3 Video (170 credits) is worth the premium when you need long-form cinematic shots. Both are available on Melies — try each with a test prompt to see which fits your style.
LTX 2.5 vs FLUX.3 Video: How They Compare
 LTX 2.5 |  FLUX.3 Video | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Lightricks | Black Forest Labs |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Aug 2026 |
| Cost | 144 | 170 |
| Speed | Medium | Slower |
| Max duration | 10 seconds | 20 seconds |
| Image input | ||
| Audio |
LTX 2.5 vs FLUX.3 Video: Cost Comparison
LTX 2.5 is 15% cheaper than FLUX.3 Video. Here's how credits add up at scale.
| Volume | LTX 2.5 | FLUX.3 Video |
|---|---|---|
| 5 videos | 720 | 850 |
| 10 videos | 1,440 | 1,700 |
| 25 videos | 3,600 | 4,250 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
LTX 2.5
- + More affordable (144 vs 170 credits)
- + Final-quality audio-video shots
- + Joint video and synchronized audio generation
- + Quality-optimized Pro inference
- + First and last frame transition control
- - Shorter max duration (10s vs 20s)
FLUX.3 Video
- + Long-form cinematic shots
- + Longer videos (up to 20s)
- + Five to twenty second clips in one-second increments
- + Native synchronized audio
- + Text-to-video and image-to-video generation
- - More expensive (170 vs 144 credits)
- - Slower generation
LTX 2.5 vs FLUX.3 Video: Which to Pick?
Longer clips for storytelling
FLUX.3 Video supports up to 20 second clips, giving you more room for complete scenes.
Producing multiple clips on a budget
At 144 credits per video, LTX 2.5 lets you generate more clips and pick the best ones.
Cinematic quality for a hero clip
FLUX.3 Video is the premium option when every frame counts — final cuts, presentations, or social media covers.
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