Pika is an AI video generation platform that creates and edits short-form video clips from text, images, or existing footage. Compared on creative feature depth and accessibility, it offers the lowest entry price and widest range of transformation tools in the consumer AI video category.
Best used for
AI video generation and editing tools — create, edit and enhance video content with artificial intelligence.
Who it's for
- Individuals looking for fast, capable AI assistance
- Small businesses wanting to automate repetitive work
- Teams that need a reliable AI they can trust
Free
Free
- 80 credits/mo
- 480p resolution
- 5-second clips
- Pikascenes, Pikadditions, Pikaswaps
Standard
£6/mo
- 700 credits/mo
- All resolutions
- Commercial use
- Watermark-free downloads
Pro
£22/mo
- 2,300 credits/mo
- Everything in Standard
- Faster generation
- All Pikaffects
Fancy
£60/mo
- 6,000 credits/mo
- Fastest generation
- Watermark removal
- Commercial use
Starter
US$10/mo
US$8/yr billed annually
Creator
US$35/mo
US$28/yr billed annually
Always check the provider's site for the latest pricing.
Free tier availableYes
API accessNo
Open sourceNo
Enterprise readyNo
GDPR compliantNo
MFA supportedNo
Trains on your dataNo
SOC 2 certifiedNo
ISO 27001No
Pros
- +Lowest entry price in AI video generation — Standard from £6/mo
- +Free tier with 80 credits — usable without a card
- +Wide range of creative tools: scene creation, object swaps, effects
- +Commercial use permitted from Standard tier
Cons
- −GDPR and SOC2 compliance not confirmed from official sources
- −No API access or enterprise offering
- −Free tier restricted to 480p only