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Luma alternatives
Luma compared with 6 alternatives: Runway, Pika, Higgsfield, Hailuo AI, LTX Studio and 1 more.
Luma is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per month for 10,000 credits, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LumaThis tool | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Runway | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pika | From $8/mo | No | Web, iOS |
| Higgsfield | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Hailuo AI | Free trial | Trial only | Web, Android |
| LTX Studio | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web |
| PixVerse | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Luma starts at $25 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Runway and Pika.
LTX Studio starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Luma
- Free trial · from $12/mo
Runway
AI video, image and audio studio with its own Gen-4.5 model
- Runway starts at $12 per month for 625 credits, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Luma starts at $25 per month for 10,000 credits, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Runway lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Video makers who want to edit real footage by describing the change
- From $8/mo
Pika
Video, image and sound apps built on Pika and partner models
- Pika starts at $8 per month for 900 credits, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Luma starts at $25 per month for 10,000 credits, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Pika lists an iOS app.
- Luma also covers AI agents.
Suits: Social and ad creators who want task-specific video and image tools
- Free plan
Higgsfield
AI video and image suite with its own studios and many models
- Higgsfield has a free plan. Luma does not, though it has a free trial.
- Luma also covers video editing.
Suits: Creators who want one face to stay the same across many images and clips
- Free trial
Hailuo AI
MiniMax's video and image generator, running its H3 model
- Only Hailuo AI lists an Android app.
- Hailuo AI also covers templates.
- Luma also covers video editing and AI agents.
Suits: Short social clips with sound from a prompt or a photo
- Free trial · from $12/mo
LTX Studio
Script-to-video studio from Lightricks, built on its LTX models
- LTX Studio starts at $12 per month for 8,000 credits, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Luma starts at $25 per month for 10,000 credits, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Luma also covers AI agents.
Suits: Filmmakers and agencies turning a script into a storyboard and rough cut
- Free plan
PixVerse
AI video app built on PixVerse V6, with templates and an agent
- PixVerse has a free plan. Luma does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PixVerse lists iOS and Android apps.
- PixVerse also covers templates.
Suits: Social videos made from your own photos with trending templates
Limits worth knowing in Luma
- There is no free plan; new accounts get trial credits, and the pages read do not say how many.
- Credit costs vary widely: Ray3.2 at 1080p costs 400 credits per 5 seconds, so Plus's 10,000 credits make about 2 minutes of it.
- Team and Enterprise prices are given only through sales, and SSO and shared credits need the Team plan.
- Luma is a web app; the site lists no desktop or mobile apps.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Luma?
The alternatives to Luma in this directory are Runway, Pika, Higgsfield, Hailuo AI, LTX Studio and PixVerse. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Luma.
Is there a free alternative to Luma?
Yes. Higgsfield and PixVerse have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Luma alternatives work on Android?
The Luma listing does not include an Android app. Runway, Hailuo AI and PixVerse list one.
Which Luma alternatives work on iOS?
The Luma listing does not include an iOS app. Runway, Pika and PixVerse list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.