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Vidu Free API Guide
Vidu has a tracked free API path, with $1 and rate limit notes of N/A.
Quick verdict
- Free API: $1
- Rate limits: N/A
- Best model starting point: Vidu Q3
- Mainland China access: direct or relatively friendly
Provider fit matrix
Production readiness checklist
Python setup snapshot
Start with the smallest possible chat completion, then move the key to your server-side secret manager before production.
import requests
response = requests.post(
"https://api.vidu.com/v1/video/generate",
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer your-api-key"},
json={
"prompt": "A cat playing piano in a jazz bar",
"duration": 4,
"quality": "standard"
}
)
print(response.json())cURL smoke test
Use this to verify endpoint, auth header, model name, response shape, and quota before adding SDK abstractions.
curl https://api.provider.example/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $VIDU_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "Vidu Q3",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello from yangmao.ai"}]
}'Free API and pricing notes
$1
$1 free credit on API signup (~14 short clips), unlimited free in Off-Peak mode
Access and production risk
Mainland China friendly / direct path likely
Chinese platform, direct access in China, fast speed.
Decision checklist
Check Vidu free credits and rate limits.
Compare same-category providers and Mainland China access needs.
Pick the provider with the clearest no-card/free API path for testing.
额度变动提醒
想知道免费额度、价格或可用性变化？先订阅提醒，后续也可以对比官方平台、API 网关和同类替代方案。
订阅提醒 → 获取 OpenLLMAPI Key → 比较 API 网关 →Related internal links
Source snapshot
Data source: yangmao.ai provider YAML tracker plus provider docs reviewed by the daily crawler. Official dashboards can change quota and pricing without notice; verify before production.
- yangmao.ai provider id
- vidu
- Official source
- https://www.vidu.com
- Last updated
- 2026-06-05
- Free tier
- 80 credits/month
- API credits
- $1
- Rate limit
- N/A
- Access note
- Chinese platform, direct access in China, fast speed.
FAQ
Does Vidu have a free API?
Yes. Current yangmao.ai record: $1. Rate limit note: N/A.
Is Vidu OpenAI-compatible?
This snapshot uses a provider-specific OpenAI SDK example. If your app requires one stable OpenAI-compatible endpoint, use an aggregator or relay after checking Vidu docs.
Can I use Vidu from mainland China?
Vidu is marked as relatively direct or Mainland-China-friendly in the current tracker.
What should I do when Vidu credits run out?
Compare the alternatives below, check /en/free-ai-api/, and shortlist official providers or API gateway options before production.