# vidIQ — AI Compare Ninja

> AI-powered YouTube tool for keyword and trend research, optimization tips, thumbnail generation and an AI coach for channel growth.

## Overview
- **Category:** Content & SEO (SEO & content optimisation)
- **Status:** Active · checked - Active. Vendor: vidIQ, Inc., San Francisco. Pricing page lists Free, Boost, Max, Enterprise plus 1-on-1 coaching.
- **Paid from:** 16,58 Euro / Month (year) (Boost)
- **Free access:** Free plan
- **Website:** https://vidiq.com
- **Canonical URL:** https://www.aicompare.ninja/en/tool/vidiq

## What it does
- Keyword and trend research tailored for YouTube channels
- AI coach for channel growth and video optimisation tips
- AI-assisted thumbnail creation from the Boost plan
- 150 AI credits per month in the free plan
- 2,000 AI credits per month in Boost
- 6,000 AI credits per month in the Boost Max plan

## In brief
vidIQ is an AI-powered YouTube tool for keyword research, trend analysis, and channel optimisation. The built-in AI coach suggests video topics, optimisations, and content strategies based on channel data.

Thumbnail creation is available from the Boost plan upwards. Free offers 150 AI credits, Boost 2,000, and Boost Max 6,000 credits per month. Enterprise terms are available for brands, agencies, and multi-channel networks.


## Limits
Prices in euros, users across 190+ countries per the vendor. US company with no named EU establishment. Data processed in the US per the privacy policy. No explicit AI training clause in the body text.

## Pricing tiers
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free | free | Free | 150 AI credits/month |
| Boost | 16,58 Euro | Month (year) | 2,000 AI credits/month, thumbnail creation |
| Max | 31 Euro | Month (year) | 6,000 AI credits/month |
| Enterprise | contact sales | Upon request | For brands/agencies/MCNs |

## Sources
All details regarding plans, limits, and features are based on official vendor documentation and the primary sources verified below.

- https://vidiq.com/pricing/
- https://vidiq.com/privacy/

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*Source: AI Compare Ninja (2026) - https://www.aicompare.ninja/en/tool/vidiq*