Vidu alternative
A Vidu alternative, with Vidu Q3 included
Vidu, from ShengShu, is strong with reference images and voices, and its Q4 Preview arrived in October 2026. Subscription credits last 30 days, payments aren't refundable, and reviewers report credits used on failed renders. Thague includes Vidu Q3 and Q3 Pro next to 56 other video models, with failed runs refunded.
Vidu's models are in Thague too
ShengShu's Vidu Q3 models are in Thague's Video tab, from about 188 credits ($1.88) for 5 seconds with sound.
- Vidu Q3
- Vidu Q3 Pro
Thague vs Vidu
Checked October 2026 from public pages; prices and features change, so check Vidu's site for the latest. Vidu is a trademark of its owner; Thague isn't affiliated with it.
Why people choose Thague
Vidu Q3, per clip
Vidu Q3 Pro is about 188 credits ($1.88) for 5 seconds with sound; Q3 about 225.
Credits that roll over
Unused credits carry over up to three months' worth.
Failed runs refunded
If a run fails, its credits come back automatically.
Other makers next to it
Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.5 and Hailuo on the same balance.
When Vidu may suit you better
- You want Vidu Q4 and its 15 reference images
- You use voice references
- You want free off-peak videos on a top plan
Questions
Can I use Vidu models in Thague?
Yes: Vidu Q3 (about 225 credits, $2.25, for 5 seconds with sound) and Vidu Q3 Pro (about $1.88), at default settings, checked October 2026. Vidu Q4 Preview is only on vidu.com.
How much does Thague cost?
Starter is $4.99 a month with 500 credits (new members can try it free for a day with 500 credits), Pro is $18 a month with 2,500 credits and Pro Plus is $68 a month with 4,500. Credits cost what the generator charges (100 credits = $1), and unused credits roll over up to three months' worth.
Can I use the same models I used on Vidu?
Often, yes. Thague has 80+ image models and 58 video models from many makers, including Nano Banana, GPT Image, Seedream, Flux, Ideogram and Recraft for images and Veo 3.1, Kling, Seedance, Hailuo, PixVerse, Pika, Vidu and Wan for video. You pick the model for each run.
What happens if a generation fails?
Its credits are refunded automatically. Every image, edit and video is priced before it starts, so you always see the cost first.
Does Thague keep my prompts?
No. Your prompts and history are kept in your own browser, there's no public gallery, and the server removes finished jobs a day after they finish.
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Make it in Thague
Create images, edit with eight tools and make video in one studio. Starter is $4.99 a month with 500 credits, and new members can try it free for a day. Pro is $18 a month with 2,500 credits; Pro Plus is $68 a month with 4,500.