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Vidu Q3 Turbo vs Vidu Q3 Pro

Shengshu's Vidu Q3 Turbo and Shengshu's Vidu Q3 Pro, side by side: price per second, resolution, clip length, audio and references — and when to choose which. Both run on one CheaperGen API key.

Shengshu
Up to −31%

ViduQ3 Turbo

Vidu Q3 Turbo

Fast, low-cost Vidu Q3 with audio, 1–16 s

from

$0.0262/s

Shengshu
Up to −25%

ViduQ3 Pro

Vidu Q3 Pro

Vidu's full-quality Q3 — cinematic motion and built-in audio, 1–16 s up to 1080p

from

$0.0337/s

Price

Vidu Q3 Turbo vs Vidu Q3 Pro: price per second

Live prices at the tiers both models offer, with audio. Official list prices are on each model's pricing page.

Vidu Q3 Turbo and Vidu Q3 Pro prices at shared tiers
TierVidu Q3 TurboVidu Q3 ProPer clipCheaper
540pwith audio$0.0262/s$0.0337/s$0.14 · $0.17
5 s each
Vidu Q3 Turbo −22%
720pwith audio$0.0412/s$0.0748/s$0.21 · $0.38
5 s each
Vidu Q3 Turbo −45%
1080pwith audio$0.0486/s$0.0897/s$0.25 · $0.45
5 s each
Vidu Q3 Turbo −46%
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Specs

Side-by-side specifications

From each model's API parameters in our catalog.

Vidu Q3 Turbo vs Vidu Q3 Pro specifications
SpecVidu Q3 TurboVidu Q3 Pro
DeveloperShengshuShengshu
ReleasedFeb 11, 2026Jan 30, 2026
TasksText to video, Image to videoText to video, Image to video
Resolutions540p · 720p · 1080p540p · 720p · 1080p
Clip length1–16 s1–16 s
AudioIncluded at no extra costIncluded at no extra cost
Image-to-videoFirst + last frameFirst + last frame
Reference inputs——
Aspect ratios5 (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4)5 (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4)
Starting price$0.0262/s (540p)$0.0337/s (540p)
Below official priceup to 31%up to 25%

Verdict

When to choose which

Each point below comes from the price and spec data above.

Choose Vidu Q3 Turbo for

  • Lower price: $0.0412/s vs $0.0748/s at 720p with audio (45% less).
  • Newer model (released February 11, 2026).

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 Pro for

  • The same tasks at a similar price — pick by output style; try both in the Studio.

Vidu Q3 Pro at a glance

  • 1–16 seconds — Pay per second
  • Audio included — Dialogue, effects and music
  • Up to 1080p — 540p, 720p and 1080p
  • Frames — First & last frame

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-pro/text-to-video
Vidu Q3 Turbo in Studio Vidu Q3 Pro in Studio

FAQ

Vidu Q3 Turbo vs Vidu Q3 Pro questions

Vidu Q3 Turbo is cheaper at 3 of 3 shared tiers. 540p: Vidu Q3 Turbo $0.0262/s, Vidu Q3 Pro $0.0337/s; 720p: Vidu Q3 Turbo $0.0412/s, Vidu Q3 Pro $0.0748/s; 1080p: Vidu Q3 Turbo $0.0486/s, Vidu Q3 Pro $0.0897/s (with audio). Prices are live and billed per second.

Vidu Q3 Turbo: 540p, 720p, 1080p, 1–16 s per clip. Vidu Q3 Pro: 540p, 720p, 1080p, 1–16 s per clip.

Vidu Q3 Turbo: Included at no extra cost. Vidu Q3 Pro: Included at no extra cost.

Yes. Both run through the same CheaperGen API and balance: POST /v1/run/{endpoint} with the model's endpoint id, then poll or receive a webhook. Switching models means changing the endpoint and its input fields — no new account or SDK.

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Vidu Q3 Turbo is developed by Shengshu; Vidu Q3 Pro by Shengshu. CheaperGen provides API access to both and does not own either model. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.