Pika
Consumer-friendly AI video platform known for fun visual effects, easy image-to-video generation and simple creative workflows.
Short description
Pika focuses on making AI video creation accessible, with its own effects alongside models such as Seedance, Wan and Nano Banana.
Features
Text-to-video: Turn prompts into short videos.
Image-to-video: Animate still images into videos.
Video-to-video: Transform existing footage using AI.
Pikaffects: Apply recognizable AI effects to images and videos.
Pikaswaps: Replace elements in a video.
Pikadditions: Add new objects or elements to footage.
Camera controls: Control movement and framing in generated videos.
Face preservation: Helps maintain a person's face when transforming content.
Third-party models: Includes models such as Seedance, Wan and Nano Banana.
Pricing
Free: Limited credits
Starter: $10/month, 900 credits
Creator: $35/month, 3,150 credits
Fancy: $95/month, 8,550 credits
Credit packs: Available separately
Annual billing: Annual plans offer discounts
Integrations
API: Generate Pika content programmatically inside other apps.
MCP: Connect Pika with AI agents and workflows.
Discord: Create and interact with Pika content through Discord.
Enterprise: Tools and support for larger teams.
Platforms
- Web
- iOS
- Discord
- API (dev.pika.art)
What users love about Pika
Easy Image-to-Video: Quickly turn still images into dynamic video content.
Creative Effects: Add eye-catching effects without needing advanced editing skills.
Face Preservation: Helps keep original faces recognizable during transformations.
Camera Controls: Gives creators more control over movement and framing.
Simple Workflow: Makes AI video creation approachable for beginners.
What users complain about Pika
Beta Features: Some features are restricted or beta-gated.
Production Control: Production controls are less advanced.
Changing Experience: Current experience can differ from older reviews.
