Video model comparison
Vidu Q3 Mix vs Vidu Q4
Shengshu's Vidu Q3 Mix and Shengshu's Vidu Q4, side by side: price per second, resolution, clip length, audio and references — and when to choose which. Both run on one Cheaper Gen. API key.
Vidu Q3 Mix
Price
Vidu Q3 Mix vs Vidu Q4: price per second
Live prices at the tiers both models offer. Official list prices are on each model's pricing page.
| Tier | Vidu Q3 Mix | Vidu Q4 | Per clip | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720p | $0.11/s silent | $0.0836/s with audio | $0.55 · $0.42 5 s each | Vidu Q4 −24% |
| 1080p | $0.132/s silent | $0.1056/s with audio | $0.66 · $0.53 5 s each | Vidu Q4 −20% |
Specs
Side-by-side specifications
From each model's API parameters in our catalog.
| Spec | Vidu Q3 Mix | Vidu Q4 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Shengshu | Shengshu |
| Released | Apr 13, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Tasks | Reference to video | Image to video, Reference to video |
| Resolutions | 720p · 1080p | 540p · 720p · 1080p · 2K · 4K |
| Clip length | 3–15 s | 3–16 s |
| Audio | — | Included at no extra cost |
| Image-to-video | — | First frame |
| Reference inputs | Up to 7 images | Up to 15 images and 3 audio |
| Aspect ratios | 5 (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4) | 5 (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4) |
| Starting price | $0.11/s (720p) | $0.0396/s (540p) |
| Below official price | up to 9% | up to 12% |
Verdict
When to choose which
Each point below comes from the price and spec data above.
Choose Vidu Q3 Mix for
- The same tasks at a similar price — pick by output style; try both in the Studio.
Vidu Q3 Mix at a glance
- 7 references — Characters, products, places
- 720p / 1080p — Premium quality
- Audio included — Dialogue and effects
- 3–15 seconds — Pay per second
Choose Vidu Q4 for
- Lower price: $0.0836/s vs $0.11/s at 720p (24% less).
- Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 1080p.
- Longer clips: up to 16 s vs 15 s.
- Audio included at no extra cost.
- More reference inputs: up to 15 images and 3 audio clips.
- Image-to-video from a first frame.
- Supports image to video.
- Newer model (released October 7, 2026).
Vidu Q4 at a glance
- Up to 4K — 540p to native 4K
- 15 references — Plus 3 voice clips
- Audio included — Dialogue and effects
- 3–16 seconds — Pay per second
Try both with the same prompt
Same API key and balance; only the endpoint changes. Failed generations are refunded.
POST /api/v1/run/shengshu/vidu-q3-mix/reference-to-video
POST /api/v1/run/shengshu/vidu-q4/image-to-videoFAQ
Vidu Q3 Mix vs Vidu Q4 questions
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Vidu Q3 Mix is developed by Shengshu; Vidu Q4 by Shengshu. Cheaper Gen. provides API access to both through official upstream endpoints and does not own either model. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.