Vidu
ShengShu's video generator known for multi-reference consistency and anime
About Vidu
Vidu is a video generation platform from ShengShu Technology, offering its Q-series models (Q3, Q4) for text-to-video, image-to-video and reference-to-video. It emphasizes keeping characters consistent across multiple reference images and handles 2D animation well. It suits creators making character-driven shorts, with an API platform for developers.
Specs
| Pricing | Free plan · from $10/mo |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Free plan with login bonus credits; Q4 at 540p |
| Max clip length | 16s per generation (Q3) |
| Max resolution | 4K (higher tiers) |
| Watermark on free plan | Yes |
| Commercial use | Paid plans |
| Developer API | Yes |
| Open source | No |
Last verified 2026-10-23. A dash means we couldn't confirm it from an official source — we leave it blank rather than guess.
Pros
- Supports 3 to 16 second clips on paid plans
- Strong multi-reference character consistency
- Off-peak quotas on Premium and Ultimate add cheap extra videos
Cons
- Watermark-free downloads and commercial use are paid-only
- Free plan limited to 540p and 10 references per month
- Subscription credits expire after 30 days
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