VerlumoAIAI video platform for generating and editing video with text
View detailsPika is an AI video generator that turns text prompts and still images into short video clips. Type a description, upload a photo, and Pika animates it: a portrait blinks and smiles, a landscape scene gains moving clouds, a product shot spins into view. Its current model, Pika 2.5, is built for short, shareable clips rather than long films, which makes it a favourite for social media creators and marketers.
Key Features
- Text-to-video and image-to-video generation
- Animate a still photo into a moving clip
- Camera movement and sound effect controls
- Video-to-video restyling of existing clips
- Aspect ratios for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
- Current model Pika 2.5 with improved motion
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | 80 credits a month, 480p output, watermarked. |
| Standard | $8/mo annual | 700 credits a month and higher quality; $10 per month on monthly billing. |
| Pro | $28/mo annual | 2,300 credits a month for regular creators; $35 per month on monthly billing. |
| Fancy | $76/mo annual | 6,000 credits a month for heavy production; $95 per month on monthly billing. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: creators who want short AI video clips from text or images, fast.
Popular with: Video Creators, Marketers, Designers
Popular with: Video Creators, Marketers, Designers
How it works
The workflow is simple: write what you want, pick a style, and generate. Pika supports text-to-video, image-to-video, and video-to-video, where you restyle an existing clip. You can control camera movement, add sound effects, and choose aspect ratios for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts. For a creator who needs a dozen eye-catching clips a day, Pika is one of the fastest ways to make them.
Pika's free Basic plan gives you 80 credits a month at 480p, which is enough to test the tool properly. The Standard plan at $8 per month on annual billing, or $10 monthly, gives 700 credits and higher quality. Pro at $28 per month on annual billing is the sweet spot for regular creators, with 2,300 credits. Heavy users can step up to Fancy at $76 per month on annual billing.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Very fast for short social clips
- Image-to-video animation is genuinely impressive
- Simple prompt workflow, no editing skill needed
- Free plan is enough to test real work
✗ Cons
- Free plan is limited to 80 credits a month at 480p
- Short clips only — not a full movie maker
- Commercial use rules vary by plan
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pika free?
Yes — Pika has a free plan. Free plan; Standard $8/mo annual
What is Pika best for?
creators who want short AI video clips from text or images, fast.
What kind of tool is Pika?
Pika is a Video Generation tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026