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Pika

by Pika Labs

Overview

Fast AI video for social media

Best for: Short video generation; lip sync; scene modification; video effects; social media clips

At a glance

Pricing

Free$8/moPro $28/mo
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to productivity
10 min
Privacy
Medium
Learning curve
Easy

Ideal for

Content creatorssocial media managershobbyistsshort-form video creators

Key capabilities

Works with

  • Video

Outputs

  • MP4

Mobile access

How to use Pika on phones and tablets.

  • Mobile web: Works in a mobile browser (responsive or dedicated mobile site).

Free Tier

150 credits/month; basic video generation from text/image; community features

Limits: Free: 150 credits/mo (about 30 videos); Standard: 700/mo; Pro: 2000/mo; Unlimited option

When to upgrade: Credit limits; watermark removal; higher resolution; advanced effects; priority generation

Technical Details

Type: web
Offline: No
API: No
Languages: English prompts primarily
Integrations: Discord, iOS app, direct export

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