Pika

by Pika LabsFreemiumFree plan available✅ Last verified: July 2026

Quick Answer

AI video generator creating clips from text prompts and image animation.

AI video generation platform that creates short video clips from text prompts or animates static images. Features lip sync, creative effects (Pikaffects), and canvas editing for social media content.

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Best For

Text-to-video clipsImage animationSocial media video content

Why Choose Pika

✓Text-to-video generation
✓Image-to-video animation
✓Lip sync feature
✓Available on web and Discord

Pricing

FreemiumFrom $10/mo for Standard

Free plan available — no credit card required for most tools.

Pros

+Text-to-video generation
+Image-to-video animation
+Lip sync feature
+Available on web and Discord

Cons

−Short clip duration
−Credit-based system
−Quality varies by prompt

Key Features

Text-to-videoImage-to-videoLip syncPikaffectsCanvas editing

Compatibility

Platforms

Web

API

Not available

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pika

What is Pika?

AI video generator creating clips from text prompts and image animation.

Is Pika free?

Yes, Pika offers a free plan. Paid plans start from $10/month for Standard.

What platforms does Pika support?

Pika is available on Web.

Who is Pika best for?

Pika is best for text-to-video clips, image animation, social media video content.

Does Pika have an API?

Pika does not currently offer public API access.

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