YouTube Growth tool profile
vidIQ
vidIQ is a YouTube research and optimization toolkit. Its plans center on AI credits that power trend research, video ideas, thumbnails, an AI Coach and optimization suggestions.
- Best for
- Creators who want to find topics worth making and get AI-guided feedback before publishing, and who want a free plan to try the core tools first.
- Starting point
- Free plan at $0 with 150 AI credits a month.
- Free plan
- Yes — Free plan: 150 AI credits a month, niche trends, content ideas and personalized growth tips from...
- Key limitation
- The free plan is limited to 150 AI credits a month; thumbnails, unlimited trends research and optimization tools are listed on the paid Boost plan.
Choose it if
Creators who want to find topics worth making and get AI-guided feedback before publishing, and who want a free plan to try the core tools first.
Avoid it if
- The free plan is limited to 150 AI credits a month; thumbnails, unlimited trends research and optimization tools are listed on the paid Boost plan.
- Plans are built on monthly AI-credit allowances, so heavy thumbnail or clipping use can need a higher tier.
- Channel and team access beyond a few channels is handled through custom Enterprise plans.
Free-plan suitability
Free plan: 150 AI credits a month, niche trends, content ideas and personalized growth tips from the AI Coach.
Where it fits
Creators who want to find topics worth making and get AI-guided feedback before publishing, and who want a free plan to try the core tools first.
Pricing note
- Starting point
- Free plan at $0 with 150 AI credits a month.
- Free plan
- Yes — Free plan: 150 AI credits a month, niche trends, content ideas and personalized growth tips from...
Free plan at $0 with 150 AI credits a month. Boost is $19/month billed monthly or $16.58/month billed yearly (2,000 AI credits a month). Max is $49/month billed monthly or $39/month billed yearly (6,000 AI credits a month). Enterprise is custom, and a 1-on-1 coaching plan is sold separately.
Verify the current plan, credits, output limits, and commercial terms before purchasing.
Is it legit?
Who is behind vidIQ, where it is based, and what is publicly known about its funding. Company details change — verify on the official site before committing.
- Company
- vidIQ
Free plan details
Free plan: 150 AI credits a month, niche trends, content ideas and personalized growth tips from the AI Coach.
Trade-offs to check
- The free plan is limited to 150 AI credits a month; thumbnails, unlimited trends research and optimization tools are listed on the paid Boost plan.
- Plans are built on monthly AI-credit allowances, so heavy thumbnail or clipping use can need a higher tier.
- Channel and team access beyond a few channels is handled through custom Enterprise plans.
- Plan contents and credit allowances change; recheck the official plans page before buying.
What vidIQ does
- Free plan with 150 AI credits a month, niche trends and AI Coach growth tips
- Boost plan: 2,000 AI credits a month, thumbnail generation, unlimited trends research and subscriber insights
- AI Coach with deeper-thinking mode and creator masterclasses on Boost
- Max plan: 6,000 AI credits a month, up to 3x more AI Coach conversations and Max Mode for deeper strategy
- Max plan includes up to 11 hours of short clipping and generations
- Optional 1-on-1 YouTube coaching for English-language channels
Evaluation guide
Step-by-step evaluation guides for vidIQ — workflow fit, pricing, rights, and a same-input test before paying.
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Official sources
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