Free Tier
80 generations/day (promotional)
Watermark (free)
None ✓
Paid from
$14.99/mo
Max resolution
1080p
Max clip length
8 seconds
API access
No
My Hands-On Testing Notes
I Tested This Tool
I ran 20 generations in a single session testing different landscape prompts. The promotional free tier with 80/day is extraordinary — I went through all 20 in under 2 hours. Quality is decent for simple scenes (nature, abstract) but struggled with complex multi-object compositions. Perfect for prototyping before committing to Runway or Kling credits.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Most generous free tier for volume users
- No watermark on free tier
- Image reference mode for style consistency
- Fast generation (~90 seconds)
Weaknesses
- Quality below Runway/Kling/Luma for complex scenes
- Free tier limits may change
- Occasional inconsistency in multi-character scenes
Who Is Vidu Q1 Best For?
Based on my testing, Vidu Q1 is the right choice for:
- Rapid prototyping
- High-volume content creators
- A/B testing video concepts
Vidu Q1 Pricing 2026
| Plan | Price | Credits / Limit | Watermark | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 80/day promo | None ✓ | 1080p |
| Standard | $14.99/mo | 150 credits | None ✓ | 1080p |
| Pro | $39.99/mo | 500 credits | None ✓ | 1080p |
Output Formats
MP4
Verdict
Vidu Q1 earns an overall score of 8.1/10 in our 2026 testing. It scores 7/10 for output quality, 8.5/10 for generation speed, and 9/10 for value.
The free tier is genuinely useful — no watermark, offering 80 generations/day (promotional).