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Pika 2.2 Pricing in 2026

Last verified: April 1, 2026

Pricing tiers

Tier Price Details
Free $0 150 credits daily, watermarked
Starter $8/mo Entry-level paid tier
Pro $28/mo Professional tier with expanded limits
Enterprise $58/mo Enterprise tier with priority support

Strong free tier. Unique effects like Pikaffects (object morphing, explosions, melting).

API pricing

$0.1/second

A 10-second video costs approximately $1.00 via API.

How Pika compares on price

Tool Starting Pro API/sec
Pika $8 $28 $0.1
Kling $5.99 $29.99 $0.07
Runway $12 $35 $0.12
Luma $9.99 $29.99 $0.08

Is Pika worth it?

We rate Pika 8/10 for value. Pika is the tool we recommend when clients ask us to teach their internal teams how to create social content. The interface is the most intuitive in the market, and the Pikaffects feature creates eye-catching social clips. We do not use Pika for professional client deliverables because the output quality sits a tier below Runway and Kling. Where Pika excels is fast ideation. When we need to quickly test 10 different creative directions before committing to a hero asset in Runway, Pika's speed and low cost make it ideal for exploration. The lack of character consistency is the biggest limitation for production work.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Pika cost per month?
Pika starts at $8/month. The Pro tier is $28/month. Enterprise is $58/month.
Does Pika have a free plan?
Yes. 150 credits daily, watermarked
What does Pika API cost?
Pika API costs $0.1 per second of generated video.
Is Pika worth the price?
We rate Pika 8/10 for value. It offers excellent value for the features provided.

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