01 Google Veo
Google DeepMind's text- and image-to-video model with native audio, generating 1080p and 4K clips
AI Video from $0 free tier: yes Verified JUN 22, 2026
Vidu alternatives
6 alternatives compared · prices last verified Jun 24, 2026 · how we verify
Google Veo is the top Vidu alternative in our directory: it covers the same category (AI Video), starts at $0, and has a free tier. All 6 alternatives below are compared on pricing verified against the official pricing pages, on the dates shown.
Ranked by category overlap with Vidu, free-tier availability, then lowest verified starting price — computed from our verified data, never sponsorships.
Vidu alternatives compared
| Alternative | Category | Starting price | Free tier | Price verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Veo | AI Video | $0 | yes | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Kling AI | AI Video | $6.99/mo | yes | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Pika | AI Video | $8/mo | yes | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Luma Dream Machine | AI Video | $9.99/mo | yes | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Runway | AI Video | $12/mo | yes | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Hailuo AI | AI Video | $14.99/mo | yes | Jun 24, 2026 |
Each alternative, in brief
02 Kling AI
AI video generator that creates 4K clips up to 15 seconds from text or image prompts
AI Video from $6.99/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 11, 2026
03 Pika
AI video generator that turns text prompts and photos into short-form videos with scene editing tools
AI Video from $8/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 11, 2026
04 Luma Dream Machine
AI video generator that creates cinematic clips from text or images using the Ray 2 model
AI Video from $9.99/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 11, 2026
05 Runway
AI video generation platform for cinematic clips, world simulation, and conversational video agents
AI Video from $12/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 11, 2026
06 Hailuo AI
AI video generator by MiniMax that turns text and images into short cinematic clips at up to 1080p
AI Video from $14.99/mo free tier: yes Verified JUN 24, 2026
When to stay with Vidu
Documented strengths from our Vidu review — switching isn't always the right call:
- Reference-to-video keeps characters and objects consistent across shots — a genuine differentiator
- Fast generation, with the homepage citing videos in about 10 seconds
- Cheaper than many rivals, with paid plans from $8 per month billed annually