2026 Audit Report

Vidu 1.5 Max vs Step-2 Pro

Is Vidu 1.5 Max worth the premium? Our automated audit reveals a 69% cost difference in production environments.

Last updated: Sep 21, 2026Sources: AxiomGrid Model Wiki · Provider pricing pagesQuality: HIGH

Axiom Verdict

"Major efficiency gain. Switching from Vidu 1.5 Max to Step-2 Pro cuts costs by half (69%). Recommended for high-volume batch processing."

Key Metrics

Axiom Snapshot
MetricVidu 1.5 MaxStep-2 Pro
Input / 1M￥72.00￥22.50
Output / 1M￥0.00￥45.00
Cache Read-￥4.50
Context WindowN/A1M
Max Output1 Min8K
MultimodalYesYes
LatencyTBDTBD
Best FitContinuityVision

Action Plan

  • Migrate high-volume workloads to Step-2 Pro for immediate cost relief.
  • Keep Vidu 1.5 Max only for edge-case arbitration and premium reasoning.
  • Set a weekly cost audit to prevent pricing drift.

Methodology

  • Pricing is normalized to cost per 1M input/output tokens for direct comparison.
  • Arbitrage gap compares current input pricing against the higher-priced model.
  • Quality tier reflects pricing completeness, context window, and use-case coverage.

Pricing Matrix

MetricVidu 1.5 MaxStep-2 Pro
Input / 1M￥72.00￥22.50
Output / 1M￥0.00￥45.00
Cache Read￥0.00￥4.50

Use Case Analysis

Vidu 1.5 Max Wins
  • Continuity
Step-2 Pro Wins
  • Vision

FAQ

Which model is cheaper: Vidu 1.5 Max or Step-2 Pro?
Step-2 Pro shows a 69% cost advantage based on current input pricing.
When should I choose Vidu 1.5 Max?
Vidu 1.5 Max is best for Continuity.
How does the context window compare?
Vidu 1.5 Max supports N/A context vs Step-2 Pro at 1M.
Which model is better for high-volume routing?
Step-2 Pro is the recommended L1/L2 router for cost efficiency.
Do cache discounts materially change costs?
Yes. Cache pricing can shift effective input costs by 10-90% depending on hit rate.
How often is this comparison updated?
This audit refreshes as model pricing changes. Last updated Sep 21, 2026.

Performance Radar

Vidu 1.5 Max
Step-2 Pro

Cost Scaling (Monthly)

Vidu 1.5 Max vs Step-2 Pro: 2026 Cost Audit | AxiomGrid