Runway vs Vidu
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the video-generation space. Here's how they actually stack up.
Runway
Professional AI video creation platform with Gen-3 Alpha text-to-video and full editing suite
Free + $15/mo
Read full review →Vidu
Shengshu's text-to-video generator with strong character consistency and fast generation
Free + $19/mo
Read full review →Side-by-side comparison
| Runway | Vidu | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Professional AI video creation platform with Gen-3 Alpha text-to-video and full editing suite | Shengshu's text-to-video generator with strong character consistency and fast generation |
| Pricing | Free + $15/mo | Free + $19/mo |
| Categories | video-generation, video-editing | video-generation, chinese-ai |
| Made by | Runway | Shengshu Technology |
| Launched | 2018-01 | 2024-07 |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web |
| Status | active | active |
Runway highlights
- + Gen-3 Alpha text-to-video generation
- + Image-to-video with motion brush control
- + Video-to-video style transfer
- + Inpainting and outpainting for scene editing
- + Green screen and background removal
Vidu highlights
- + Text-to-video generation with character consistency
- + Image-to-video from reference stills
- + Vidu Q1 architecture released 2025
- + Multiple aspect ratio support
- + High-motion quality on character subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Runway or Vidu?
Neither is universally better. Runway (Free + $15/mo) leans into video-generation, while Vidu (Free + $19/mo) is closer to video-generation. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Runway and Vidu?
Runway is free + $15/mo. Vidu is free + $19/mo. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Runway and Vidu together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.