Vidu 2.0 just dropped, and it’s worth paying attention to. The biggest improvement is speed – we’re talking 10-second generation times, even with their servers under heavy load. The queue time stays around 20 seconds, which beats most other options right now.
While it’s not quite at Veo 2’s level, most of us can’t access Veo 2 anyway. What matters is that Vidu 2.0 brings real improvements over version 1.5, especially for free users.
Free Account Features:
– 4-second video clips cost 4 credits
– 64 credits per month
– Generation cost of $0.0375 per second (50% cheaper than Vidu 1.5)
The platform now includes templates that let you add complex actions or props with one click. This removes the need to write detailed prompts, making it much easier for beginners to create quality content.
ShengShu’s proprietary accelerator technology powers these improvements, built on their U-ViT research framework. They’ve managed to cut costs while increasing speed – exactly the kind of practical advancement we need in AI video tools.
The multimodal capabilities are solid too. You can shape your video narratives more naturally, though you’ll need to experiment with the templates to get the best results.
I’ll keep testing Vidu 2.0 and update this post with more specific examples and use cases. For now, if you’re looking for quick, affordable video generation and can’t access Veo 2, Vidu 2.0 is your best option.
