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Pika

Pika

Pika is the casual cousin to Runway — faster, cheaper, less controllable.

Code Freemium
Free tier · 30 credits/day
0.0 /10
Features
8.0
Ease of use
9.2
Value
9.0
Support
7.5
PixlRun verdict
Fun, fast, cheap video
Launched
April 2023
Free trial
Free tier · 30 credits/day
Platforms
Web, iOS, Discord

What is Pika?

Pika is the casual cousin to Runway — faster, cheaper, less controllable. Great for social media snippets, fun effects (Pikaffects: inflate, melt, explode), and quick experimentation. 2.2 adds 10-second clips and improved character consistency. Not a pro tool, but the most approachable AI video on the market.

Pros & cons

What we love

  • Cheapest AI video of the majors
  • Pikaffects (inflate, melt, explode) are genuinely fun
  • Fast generation
  • Good mobile app

What could be better

  • Raw quality below Runway and Sora
  • Less control than Runway

Quick facts

CategoryCode
LaunchedApril 2023
Made byPika
ModelsPika 2.2
Free trialFree tier · 30 credits/day
PricingFreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Discord