How to use Pika
Use the web app: generate from a prompt or animate a still image, then apply its signature effects or scene edits. For commercial, watermark-free output you need at least the Pro plan. Budget by credits, since a short 1080p clip costs a set amount.
Best for
Short, fun, effects-driven social video. Text-to-video, image-to-video, and video-to-video restyling. Scene composition, object swapping, and lip sync.
How it behaves
Supports text, image, and video-to-video plus signature one-click effects and lip sync. Free and standard plans watermark videos and block commercial use, while watermark-free commercial rights require the Pro plan.
Tips
Reach for the signature effects for viral short clips. Upgrade to Pro for commercial, watermark-free output. Keep clips short to conserve credits.
Pricing
Free tier with a small monthly credit allowance and watermark. Paid plans run about $8/mo up, with the Pro plan adding commercial, watermark-free output.