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Pika

Pika

Consumer-friendly AI video generator with creative effects and intuitive editing.

social media contentcreative experimentsbeginnersshort-form video

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Provider: Pika Labs, Inc.Free tier: YesAPI: YesStarting price: $0
80/100

Most fun/creative effects • Easy to use • Good free tier

How we rate
Pros
  • Most intuitive interface for beginners
  • Creative effects (Inflate, Melt, Explode)
  • Good quality-to-price ratio
  • Fast generation times
  • Fun and accessible for social content
Cons
  • 10-second max length per generation
  • Less professional output than Runway
  • Limited editing capabilities
  • Effects can feel gimmicky
  • No background removal or compositing

What Real Users Say

Mixed (66% positive)

Pika is seen as the fun, accessible option for AI video. Social media creators love the creative effects. More serious filmmakers see it as a toy compared to Runway. The pricing is generally praised as fair.

“Pika's creative effects are so fun. The Inflate and Melt effects made my TikToks go viral. It's not 'professional' but it's perfect for social media.”

r/TikTok↑ 1456

“For $10/mo the Standard plan gives you plenty of credits for social content. Much cheaper than Runway and easier to use.”

r/ContentCreation↑ 645

“Pika 2.0 was a big upgrade in quality. Still not Runway Gen-3 level but the gap is closing fast and it's way easier to use.”

r/artificial↑ 534
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Last updated: 2026-03-15

Specifications

Max Video Length10 seconds per generation
Max Resolution1080p
Generation Speed~30-90 seconds per clip
Model VersionPika 2.0
Fps24 fps
Export FormatsMP4, GIF

Features

Text To Video
Image To Video
Video To Video
Motion Brush
Background Removal
Green Screen
Inpainting
Upscaling
Audio Sync
Lip Sync
Api Access
Custom Training

Pricing

PlanPriceLimitsKey Features
Free$0150 credits/moPika 2.0 (limited), Basic effects, 720p exports, Watermarked
Standard$10/mo700 credits/moPika 2.0, All effects, 1080p exports, No watermark
Pro$35/mo2000 credits/moAll Standard features, Priority generation, Longer videos, Commercial license
EnterpriseCustomCustom creditsAll Pro features, API access, Custom models, Dedicated support

Last verified: 2026-03

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