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Pika alternatives
Pika compared with 6 alternatives: Runway, Luma, Hailuo AI, PixVerse, Higgsfield and 1 more.
Pika is a paid product, starting at $8 per month for 900 credits, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PikaThis tool | From $8/mo | No | Web, iOS |
| Runway | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Luma | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Hailuo AI | Free trial | Trial only | Web, Android |
| PixVerse | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Higgsfield | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| LTX Studio | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Pika starts at $8 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
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 Pika
- 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). Pika starts at $8 per month for 900 credits, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Runway lists an Android app.
- Runway also covers AI agents.
Suits: Video makers who want to edit real footage by describing the change
- Free trial · from $25/mo
Luma
Creative agents for video and images, built on Luma's Ray models
- Luma starts at $25 per month for 10,000 credits, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Pika starts at $8 per month for 900 credits, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Pika lists an iOS app.
- Luma also covers AI agents.
Suits: Creative teams producing many variants of a campaign or product shot
- Free trial
Hailuo AI
MiniMax's video and image generator, running its H3 model
- Only Hailuo AI lists an Android app.
- Only Pika lists an iOS app.
- Hailuo AI also covers templates.
- Pika also covers video editing.
Suits: Short social clips with sound from a prompt or a photo
- Free plan
PixVerse
AI video app built on PixVerse V6, with templates and an agent
- PixVerse has a free plan. Pika does not.
- Only PixVerse lists an Android app.
- PixVerse also covers templates and AI agents.
Suits: Social videos made from your own photos with trending templates
- Free plan
Higgsfield
AI video and image suite with its own studios and many models
- Higgsfield has a free plan. Pika does not.
- Only Pika lists an iOS app.
- Higgsfield also covers AI agents.
- Pika also covers video editing.
Suits: Creators who want one face to stay the same across many images and clips
- 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). Pika starts at $8 per month for 900 credits, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Only Pika lists an iOS app.
Suits: Filmmakers and agencies turning a script into a storyboard and rough cut
Limits worth knowing in Pika
- There are no free credits: the Free plan includes 0 credits a month and works only with bought packs, at 60 credits per $1 ($25 for 1,500).
- The Starter plan has no commercial license; commercial use starts at Creator.
- Plan credits reset each period without rollover; top-up credits expire after 365 days and work only on pika.art, not the API, MCP or iOS app.
- Payments are non-refundable. The developer API is a separate membership at $10 a month, with $10 of credit in the first month.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pika?
The alternatives to Pika in this directory are Runway, Luma, Hailuo AI, PixVerse, Higgsfield and LTX Studio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pika.
Is there a free alternative to Pika?
Yes. PixVerse and Higgsfield have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Pika alternatives work on Android?
The Pika listing does not include an Android app. Runway, Hailuo AI 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.