What is Pika?
Pika generates short videos from text or images and sells credits by subscription or in packs. It is aimed at creators who want quick, stylised clips.
Key features
- Access to all models on every plan
- Credit packs without a subscription
- Parallel generations on higher plans
- Commercial license from the Creator plan
Use cases
- Social media clips
- Quick concept tests
- Image-to-video animation
Pros
- Free plan has no watermark
- Credit packs let you pay without subscribing
Cons
- No commercial license on Free and Starter
- Top-up credits work only on Pika Create
Pricing
Freemium. Free plan with no watermark but no commercial license. Starter $10/month (900 credits); Creator $35/month, or $28 billed annually (3,150 credits, commercial license). Check current pricing →
FAQ
Can I use Pika videos commercially?
Per Pika’s pricing page, a commercial license starts with the Creator plan.
