Pika

create AI videos

AI Video Generation

Pika creates short AI videos and visual effects from prompts and source media. Its subscription tiers provide different credit allowances, while generation choices determine how much each clip consumes.

4.8/5(12)Product HuntFree plan available
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Last checked: September 9, 2026

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Our Take

Pika is a useful creative option for short social clips and effects that would otherwise take more editing work.

Best for:
Solo usersSmall teams
Best use case: Turning a still image or reference into a short, stylized, social-ready video clip with a strong visual effect or transformation.

Fits individual social creators and small marketing teams experimenting with short videos.

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Pika is a useful creative option for short social clips and effects that would otherwise take more editing work. It should be evaluated on the actual subjects and visual style of a campaign, because repeated generations can change the effective cost. A larger credit plan helps with volume but does not guarantee a usable result. Compare monthly, annual, and weekly commitments carefully because their credit allocations differ.

Strengths

  • Short video and effect workflows
  • Free entry plan
  • Several credit capacities

Tradeoffs

  • Iteration consumes credits
  • Longer sequences need consistency checks
  • Weekly and monthly allowances differ

Who it suits

  • Social creators
  • Marketers making short ad-style assets
  • Experimenters and AI hobbyists
  • Developers who want API or MCP-style integration

About Pika

Pika creates short AI videos and visual effects from prompts and source media. Its subscription tiers provide different credit allowances, while generation choices determine how much each clip consumes.

Pricing & Plans

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Basic

$0/mo

Entry plan shown on the pricing page with conflicting credit entitlement information in the report.

  • 80 monthly video credits on the pricing page
  • FAQ in the report says 150 credits per month
  • Commercial use
  • Watermark-free downloads
Full plan details & limits

Entry plan shown on the pricing page with conflicting credit entitlement information in the report.

$0/month

  • 80 credits per month

Standard

$10/mo

Mid-tier plan shown on the pricing page.

  • 700 credits
  • Rollover credits listed on the pricing page
  • Commercial use
  • Watermark-free downloads
Full plan details & limits

Mid-tier plan shown on the pricing page.

$10/month

  • 700 credits per month

Pro

$35/mo

Higher-tier plan shown on the pricing page.

  • 2300 credits
  • Rollover credits listed on the pricing page
  • Commercial use
  • Watermark-free downloads
Full plan details & limits

Higher-tier plan shown on the pricing page.

$35/month

  • 2,300 credits per month

Fancy

$95/mo

Top-tier plan label shown on the pricing page; the report says the visible capture did not clearly show the price text.

  • 6000 credits
  • Rollover credits listed on the pricing page
  • Commercial use
  • Watermark-free downloads
Full plan details & limits

Top-tier plan label shown on the pricing page; the report says the visible capture did not clearly show the price text.

$95/month

  • 6,000 credits per month
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Everything you need to know

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FeaturesAI video creation, Video generation, Video editing + more.
  • AI video creation
  • Video generation
  • Video editing
  • One-tap effects
  • Photo-to-video transformations
  • Text-to-video
  • Image-to-video
  • Short-form social clips
  • Ad clips
  • Consistent multi-shot sequences
  • Look-dev/style exploration
  • Automate workflows
RatingsProduct Hunt: 4.8/5
  • Product HuntPika4.8/5 · 12
    Source Checked September 8, 2026

Customer ratings from the linked platforms, separate from our recommendations. Scores and counts can change; each platform uses its own review process.

Integrations & connectionsHow Pika fits into your workflow

Pika MCP for existing agents, Self-serve API keys, Async job workflow with job polling and result URL fetch, Shared Slack support for API customers

Platforms & availabilityWeb · iOS app · API · Agent/MCP surfaces

Free plan: Available. Free trial: Not verified.

Cost considerationsBilling, usage limits and additional fees

The current four plan prices and credit allocations were checked through the billing controls. Commercial use and watermark-free downloads are included on the reviewed cards, including Basic. Weekly options are disclosed separately from monthly estimates. USD. Annual prices are monthly equivalents billed annually. Weekly options are also available: Standard $8.99/week with 175 weekly credits; Pro $14.99/week with 575 weekly credits. Weekly subscriptions are not included in monthly stack estimates.

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Sources & Verification

Checked September 9, 2026 · 6 sources · View sources

Provider facts and pricing are separate from our editorial assessments.