2026 Audit Report

Vidu 1.5 Max vs Doubao Pro

Is Vidu 1.5 Max worth the premium? Our automated audit reveals a 85% cost difference in production environments.

Last updated: Oct 24, 2026Sources: AxiomGrid Model Wiki · Provider pricing pagesQuality: HIGH

Axiom Verdict

"Major efficiency gain. Switching from Vidu 1.5 Max to Doubao Pro cuts costs by half (85%). Recommended for high-volume batch processing."

Key Metrics

Axiom Snapshot
MetricVidu 1.5 MaxDoubao Pro
Input / 1M¥3.46¥0.50
Output / 1M¥0.00¥1.01
Cache Read-¥0.05
Context WindowN/A128K
Max Output1 Min4K
MultimodalYesYes
LatencyTBDTBD
Best FitContinuityMobile

Action Plan

  • Migrate high-volume workloads to Doubao 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 MaxDoubao Pro
Input / 1M¥3.46¥0.50
Output / 1M¥0.00¥1.01
Cache Read¥0.00¥0.05

Use Case Analysis

Vidu 1.5 Max Wins
  • Continuity
Doubao Pro Wins
  • Mobile

FAQ

Which model is cheaper: Vidu 1.5 Max or Doubao Pro?
Doubao Pro shows a 85% 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 Doubao Pro at 128K.
Which model is better for high-volume routing?
Doubao 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 Oct 24, 2026.

Performance Radar

Vidu 1.5 Max
Doubao Pro

Cost Scaling (Monthly)

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