Overall Rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
Vidu, developed by ShengShu Technology, is the premium option in the Chinese AI video generation space. It delivers the highest visual quality among all tools reviewed, with support for up to 4K resolution output. Vidu includes advanced has like Motion Brush for controlling object movement and an AI Storyboard for planning multi-scene narratives. However, this quality comes at a significant cost: the Creator plan starts at $250/month: and generation is notably slow (3-5 minutes per clip). Available in English at vidu.ai.
Key Specs
- Developer: ShengShu Technology
- Site: vidu.ai
- Generation Types: Text-to-video, Image-to-video, Motion Brush, AI Storyboard
- Max Clip Length: 4-20 seconds
- Max Resolution: Up to 4K
- UI Language: English
- Generation Speed: 3-5 minutes per clip
Pricing
Free
$0/mo
10 clips per month
Basic quality
Creator
$250/mo
2,000 clips
Full has, 4K
Pro
$500/mo
Unlimited clips
Priority support
Performance
| Criterion | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Quality | Best-in-class, sharp 4K output | |
| Cinematic Feel | Excellent composition and lighting | |
| Motion Brush | Powerful directional motion control | |
| AI Storyboard | Unique multi-scene planning tool | |
| Generation Speed | Very slow (3-5 min per clip) | |
| Physics Accuracy | Excellent, on par with Kling |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Highest visual quality with 4K output
- Motion Brush for precise object movement control
- AI Storyboard for narrative planning
- Excellent physics and cinematic quality
- English UI on vidu.ai
Cons
- Very expensive — $250/mo for Creator plan
- Slow generation (3-5 minutes per clip)
- Short clip length (4-20s)
- Free tier very limited (10 clips/mo)
- Overkill for casual or budget users
Who Is It For?
Vidu is a premium tool for professional use cases:
- Professional filmmakers needing high-quality VFX or B-roll
- Agencies producing high-end commercial content
- Production houses with budgets for premium tools
- Projects requiring 4K resolution