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Vidu Q3 Turbo vs Vidu Q4

Shengshu's Vidu Q3 Turbo 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 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 −27%

ViduQ4

Vidu Q4

Vidu's newest model — up to 4K, 15 reference images and voice references

from

$0.0331/s

Price

Vidu Q3 Turbo vs Vidu Q4: 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 Q4 prices at shared tiers
TierVidu Q3 TurboVidu Q4Per clipCheaper
540pwith audio$0.0262/s$0.0331/s$0.14 · $0.17
5 s each
Vidu Q3 Turbo −21%
720pwith audio$0.0412/s$0.0699/s$0.21 · $0.35
5 s each
Vidu Q3 Turbo −41%
1080pwith audio$0.0486/s$0.0882/s$0.25 · $0.45
5 s each
Vidu Q3 Turbo −45%
Vidu Q3 Turbo pricing →Cheapest Vidu Q3 Turbo API →Vidu Q4 pricing →Cheapest Vidu Q4 API →

Specs

Side-by-side specifications

From each model's API parameters in our catalog.

Vidu Q3 Turbo vs Vidu Q4 specifications
SpecVidu Q3 TurboVidu Q4
DeveloperShengshuShengshu
ReleasedFeb 11, 2026Oct 7, 2026
TasksText to video, Image to videoImage to video, Reference to video
Resolutions540p · 720p · 1080p540p · 720p · 1080p · 2K · 4K
Clip length1–16 s3–16 s
AudioIncluded at no extra costIncluded at no extra cost
Image-to-videoFirst + last frameFirst frame
Reference inputs—Up to 15 images and 3 audio
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)$0.0331/s (540p)
Below official priceup to 31%up to 27%

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 $0.0699/s at 720p with audio (41% less).
  • First and last frame control for image-to-video.
  • Supports text 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 Q4 for

  • Higher maximum resolution: 4K vs 1080p.
  • More reference inputs: up to 15 images and 3 audio clips.
  • Supports reference 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-turbo/text-to-video
POST /api/v1/run/shengshu/vidu-q4/image-to-video
Vidu Q3 Turbo in Studio Vidu Q4 in Studio

FAQ

Vidu Q3 Turbo vs Vidu Q4 questions

Vidu Q3 Turbo is cheaper at 3 of 3 shared tiers. 540p: Vidu Q3 Turbo $0.0262/s, Vidu Q4 $0.0331/s; 720p: Vidu Q3 Turbo $0.0412/s, Vidu Q4 $0.0699/s; 1080p: Vidu Q3 Turbo $0.0486/s, Vidu Q4 $0.0882/s (with audio). Prices are live and billed per second.

Vidu Q3 Turbo: 540p, 720p, 1080p, 1–16 s per clip. Vidu Q4: 540p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K, 3–16 s per clip.

Vidu Q3 Turbo: Included at no extra cost. Vidu Q4: 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 Q4 by Shengshu. CheaperGen provides API access to both and does not own either model. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.