Video model comparison
Vidu Q3 Turbo vs Vidu Q3 Mix
Shengshu's Vidu Q3 Turbo and Shengshu's Vidu Q3 Mix, 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 Turbo
Price
Vidu Q3 Turbo vs Vidu Q3 Mix: price per second
Live prices at the tiers both models offer. Official list prices are on each model's pricing page.
| Tier | Vidu Q3 Turbo | Vidu Q3 Mix | Per clip | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720p | $0.0522/s with audio | $0.11/s silent | $0.26 · $0.55 5 s each | Vidu Q3 Turbo −53% |
| 1080p | $0.0616/s with audio | $0.132/s silent | $0.31 · $0.66 5 s each | Vidu Q3 Turbo −53% |
Specs
Side-by-side specifications
From each model's API parameters in our catalog.
| Spec | Vidu Q3 Turbo | Vidu Q3 Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Shengshu | Shengshu |
| Released | Feb 11, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Tasks | Text to video, Image to video | Reference to video |
| Resolutions | 540p · 720p · 1080p | 720p · 1080p |
| Clip length | 1–16 s | 3–15 s |
| Audio | Included at no extra cost | — |
| Image-to-video | First + last frame | — |
| Reference inputs | — | Up to 7 images |
| 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 | $0.0332/s (540p) | $0.11/s (720p) |
| Below official price | up to 5% | up to 9% |
Verdict
When to choose which
Each point below comes from the price and spec data above.
Choose Vidu Q3 Turbo for
- Lower price: $0.0522/s vs $0.11/s at 720p (53% less).
- Longer clips: up to 16 s vs 15 s.
- Audio included at no extra cost.
- First and last frame control for image-to-video.
- Supports text to video and image to video.
Vidu Q3 Turbo at a glance
- 1–16 seconds — Pay per second
- Audio included — Dialogue and effects
- Up to 1080p — 540p, 720p and 1080p
- Frames — First & last frame
Choose Vidu Q3 Mix for
- More reference inputs: up to 7 images.
- Supports reference to video.
- Newer model (released April 13, 2026).
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
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-turbo/text-to-video
POST /api/v1/run/shengshu/vidu-q3-mix/reference-to-videoFAQ
Vidu Q3 Turbo vs Vidu Q3 Mix questions
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Vidu Q3 Turbo is developed by Shengshu; Vidu Q3 Mix 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.