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Vidu cURL API Setup

Use cURL to smoke-test Vidu before wiring SDK code. Confirm the exact endpoint, model name, and quota in the provider dashboard.

Open official provider → Get one OpenAI-compatible key → Compare API gateway options →

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

Best fit Image generation prototypes, creative automation, and media workflows

Watch out Image/video credits can burn faster than chat tokens; test with small batches first

Production fallback Keep at least one compatible backup provider before shipping

Production readiness checklist

Quota gate Start inside $1; log usage before adding retries or batch jobs.

No-card check Try the free path first, then confirm whether billing is required for API keys, higher RPM, or production endpoints.

Regional smoke test Still run one request from your deployment region and from mainland China if users are there.

Source freshness Snapshot date: 2026-06-05; official quota and pricing can change without notice.

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 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.

How to set it up

Create an API key and copy the provider endpoint from official docs.

Export the key into your shell session.

Send a minimal chat completion payload with cURL.

Check status code, JSON body, and rate-limit headers.

Move the tested endpoint into your app or fallback relay.

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 →

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.