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Pika

Editorial score 98/100· 5 metrics · Updated Feb 2026

AI Video Generation Made Simple

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Pricing
Freemium
Starting
$8/mo
Highlights
Text to VideoImage to VideoVideo ExtensionStyle Transfer

Key Facts

  • Free and lower tiers include watermarked videos for personal use only; Pro and Fancy allow unwatermarked video and commercial use.
  • Videos are public by default unless Pro or Fancy; subscription payments are non-refundable per terms.
  • User reports: cancellation flow is confusing or hard to find, and frequent generation failed errors occur even after paying.
  • Export resolution and credit rollover rules need verification; works via website without Discord requirement.
VERDICT
4.9

Bottom Line

Pika is best for creators who want quick text-to-video experiments and occasional commercial use on higher tiers. The trade-off is reliability and UX: most tiers are watermarked/personal-use only, refunds are non-refundable per terms, and users report cancellation/generation issues. Pro and Fancy unlock unwatermarked outputs and commercial rights, but verify export specs before committing.


Best For

Quick text-to-video experimentsCommercial use (Pro/Fancy)Short stylized clips

Pika Features (2026)

AI Video Generation Made Simple

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Who it's best for

Quick text-to-video experimentsCommercial use (Pro/Fancy)Short stylized clips

Key Capabilities

Free and lower tiers include watermarked videos for personal use only
Pro and Fancy allow unwatermarked video and commercial use
Videos are public by default unless Pro or Fancy
Usable on the web without Discord (website access supported)
Refunds: subscription payments are non-refundable per terms
You retain ownership rights in your user-generated content
Web-based interface; no software download required

Feature Deep Dives

Stock & Voice

Stock & Voice performance is defined by Free and lower tiers include watermarked videos for personal use only.

  • Enables Pro and Fancy allow unwatermarked video and commercial use directly.
  • Verify Export resolution and credit rollover rules need verification in your tier.

Pricing & Limits

Pricing & Limits performance is defined by subscription payments are non-refundable per terms.

  • Focuses heavily on Refunds: subscription payments are non-refundable per terms.

Export & Formats

Export & Formats performance is defined by User reports: cancellation flow is confusing or hard to find, and frequent generation failed errors occur even after paying.

  • Focuses heavily on no software download required.
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