Pika pricing, plans and how to pay
Pika Labs' creative platform for AI video, images and sound. Alongside its own Pika models it offers third-party models such as Seedance, MiniMax and Nano Banana on one credit balance.
In short
As of Oct 29, 2026, Pika has a free plan and paid plans start at $10/month (Starter: 900 credits/month; no watermark; commercial license; 2 video and 8 image/audio generations at once). Payment: Web purchases are processed by Stripe, which handles card payments. Subscriptions bought in the iOS app are billed through Apple.
Plans and limits
| Plan | Price / month | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | No monthly credits; credit packs at 60 credits per $1; no watermark; no commercial license; 2 video and 2 image/audio generations at once |
| Starter | $10$8/mo billed yearly | 900 credits/month; no watermark; commercial license; 2 video and 8 image/audio generations at once |
| Creator | $35$28/mo billed yearly | 3,150 credits/month; no watermark; commercial license; 8 video and 32 image/audio generations at once |
| Fancy | $95$76/mo billed yearly | 8,550 credits/month at this entry price, with larger tiers up to $880/month; unlimited parallel generations; priority queue; early access to new models from the $440/month tier |
USD before tax, billed monthly unless noted. Regional and in-app prices may differ. Verified Oct 29, 2026.
Good fit for
- Playful social clips with effects like Pikaffects and Pikaframes
- Trying many video, image and audio models from one account
- A low-cost start: a $10 Starter plan or pay-as-you-go credit packs
Watch out for
- Subscription payments and credit packs are non-refundable
- Plan credits don't roll over; top-up credits expire 365 days after purchase
- The Free plan has no monthly credits and no commercial license, even if you buy credit packs
Signing up and paying
- Sign-up
- Email, Google or Discord account on the web; the help center also mentions signing in with Apple.
- Payment
- Web purchases are processed by Stripe, which handles card payments. Subscriptions bought in the iOS app are billed through Apple.
- Can I use Pika outside the US?
- Pika's terms say the service is operated from the United States and may not be available in every jurisdiction. Use from outside the US is at your own risk, and it can't be used from countries under US sanctions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pika free?
Yes, there is a free plan (Free): No monthly credits; credit packs at 60 credits per $1; no watermark; no commercial license; 2 video and 2 image/audio generations at once.
How much does Pika cost per month?
Paid plans: Starter ($10/month, $8/month billed yearly); Creator ($35/month, $28/month billed yearly); Fancy ($95/month, $76/month billed yearly). Prices are in US dollars before tax.
How do I sign up for Pika?
Email, Google or Discord account on the web; the help center also mentions signing in with Apple.
How can I pay for Pika?
Web purchases are processed by Stripe, which handles card payments. Subscriptions bought in the iOS app are billed through Apple.
Can I use Pika outside the US?
Pika's terms say the service is operated from the United States and may not be available in every jurisdiction. Use from outside the US is at your own risk, and it can't be used from countries under US sanctions.
What are the alternatives to Pika?
Similar tools we track: Runway (from $15/month), Kling (from $10/month), Luma Dream Machine (from $30/month).
Change history
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Verified Prices, plan limits, sign-up and payment options confirmed on the official site. |