Pika alternative
A playful AI video app, relaunched on September 17, 2026 as more than 25 task apps (Video Studio, Product Shot, Camera Director and more) that pick the model for you.
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Pika at a glance
| Cheapest plan | Starter, $10 a month ($8 billed yearly) for 900 credits. Credit packs are 60 credits per dollar. |
|---|---|
| Free plan | No free credits since September 2026: you need a plan or a credit pack to make anything. |
| A 5-second video | Wan 3.0 at 720p: 33 credits, about $0.37 on Starter. Seedance 2.5 at 720p: 122 credits, about $1.36. |
| Failed renders | Plans and packs aren't refundable. If a generation fails on Pika's side, support restores the credits. |
| Best for | Fun, social videos and effects, with every model on every plan. |
What Pika does well
- More than 25 task apps, from Video Studio (up to 50 characters, products or places called with @) to Extend Video and Product Shot.
- Each app picks the model for you, and every plan has the same models: only the credits differ.
- A public table of what each model costs, and a usage calculator on the pricing page.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Pika if
- You want effects and playful formats, and you're happy to buy credits up front.
- You want low-cost models like Wan 3.0 at a low price per clip.
- You want multi-shot videos with recurring characters in Video Studio.
Pick Cirrela if
- You want to try before you pay: Cirrela gives 60 free credits, Pika gives none.
- You want one screen with templates instead of choosing among 25 apps.
- You want failed renders refunded automatically, without contacting support.
Start from a template
All templatesEach one is a sentence with blanks for your own words. Fill them in and the studio makes the video.
Questions, answered
Does Pika have a free plan?
Not a useful one: since September 2026 the free plan has 0 credits, and you need a plan or a credit pack to generate.
How much does a Pika video cost?
On the $10 Starter plan (900 credits), a 5-second Wan 3.0 clip at 720p is 33 credits, about $0.37, and Seedance 2.5 at 720p is 122 credits, about $1.36.
What is New Pika?
Pika's relaunch of September 17, 2026: more than 25 task apps that choose the model for you, with all models on all plans.
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