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Pika

by Pika Labs

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Verdict

Fast AI video for social media

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

Best for

Content creatorssocial media managershobbyistsshort-form video creators

Quick facts

Free tier
Free $0 with 0 monthly credits (credit packs only); no-watermark listed on Free in the compare table
Starting price
Free, from $10/mo
Platforms
web
Company
Pika Labs
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Pricing

PlanPriceKey limits
Free$0Free: 150 credits/mo (about 30 videos); Standard: 700/mo; Pro: 2000/mo; Unlimited option
Starter$10/mo$8 annual, 900 credits/mo
Creator$35/mo$28 annual, 3,150 credits
Fancy$95–$880/mo$76–$704 annual

Prices checked 2026-10-14

Key capabilities

Works with

  • Video

Outputs

  • MP4

Get it

How to use Pika on phones and tablets.

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

Technical details

Offline
No
API
No
Languages
English prompts primarily
Difficulty
Advanced
Privacy
Medium
Time to productivity
10 min
Upgrade when
Credit limits; watermark removal; higher resolution; advanced effects; priority generation
Integrations
Discord, iOS app, direct export
Sources & notes
  • Checked 2026-10-14 (from catalog copy)

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