One free tier to learn. Three paid plans that scale with your output. Token top-ups when a campaign needs more. Every Pika tool - Pika 2.5, Pikaformance, Pikaframes, Pikaffects, AI Powers, PikaStream - covered under the same wallet.
Pika's billing model is intentionally simple: each plan includes a monthly allotment of credits, and every Pika tool text-to-video, image-to-video, lip-sync, longer-form Pikaframes, the Pikaffects library, AI Powers styling, and live PikaStream meetings pulls from that same pool. No separate add-on fees per tool. No per-second metering for video. One wallet, one set of numbers to track.
Each tool costs a different number of credits depending on what you're rendering. A short Pika 2.5 draft at 480p is the cheapest line item. A full 25-second Pikaframes extension at 1080p with stacked AI Powers effects is at the other end. The full per-tool credit table is below keep it nearby when planning a campaign so you can budget upfront instead of being surprised at the end of the month.
If you run out of credits before the month resets, top up with a token pack pricing scales generously with size, so larger packs deliver better per-credit value. Tokens never expire on paid plans and stack with your monthly allotment. The combination predictable plans plus on-demand top-ups is what lets the same pricing structure work for a hobbyist shipping one TikTok a week and an agency rendering a hundred ad variations a day.
Need a burst of compute for a launch, a campaign, or a heavy testing day? Token packs scale on top of your monthly plan. Bigger packs land at better per-credit prices.
A quick reference table for budgeting. Numbers below are typical operations — the live app shows the exact credit cost before you confirm any render.
| Tool / operation | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pika 2.5 · Text-to-Video | Standard generation, free tier eligible. | 15 |
| Pika 2.5 · Image-to-Video | Reference image included for stronger consistency. | 15 |
| Pika 2.5 · Pro Mode | Full HD output. Standard plan and above. | 40 |
| Turbo Mode generation | 3× faster, 7× fewer credits than standard. Pro plan. | 5 |
| Pikaframes · Extended clip | Long-form keyframe transitions. Pro plan and above. | 120 |
| Pikaformance · Lip-sync | 3 credits per second. Free tier max 10s, paid up to 30s. | 30 |
| AI Powers · Style preset | Cinematic, anime, vintage, watercolor, and more. | 15 |
| AI Powers · Pikaffect | Cake-ify, melt, inflate, explode, etc. | 15 |
| AI Powers · Sticker pack | Cheapest line item — stack as many as you want. | 3 |
| AI Powers · Full compose chain | One request handles the whole pipeline. | 80 |
| PikaStream 1.0 · Live video meeting | Approx. $0.20 per active minute. Pro plan only. | 20 / min |
| Pikaswaps · Object replacement | Replace any subject with full lighting preservation. | 10 |
The detailed feature matrix across all four plans. Toggle yearly to monthly billing on the cards above to see how monthly credit bundles change pricing.
| Feature | Basic $0 | Standard $8 | Pro $28 | Fancy $76 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly credits | 150 | 700 | 2,300 | 6,000 |
| Max output resolution | 720p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Pikaformance length | 10s | 30s | 30s | 30s |
| Pikaframes max | — | 15s | 25s | 25s |
| Turbo Mode | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Watermark-free | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commercial use | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PikaStream 1.0 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pika Agent API | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Render priority | Standard | Standard | High | Highest |
| Account manager | — | — | — | ✓ |
| SLA on uptime | — | — | — | ✓ |
Four creator profiles, four plan recommendations. Use this as a starting point — most creators land within one tier of where this lands them.
You want to test the platform, see what 2.5 looks like, try Pikaformance on a selfie, and compare against other tools. Basic gives you 150 credits / month — enough for around 10 short drafts at 720p, plus a handful of Pikaformance lip-syncs.
You're posting one to three short-form clips a week to TikTok, Reels, or Shorts. Standard's 700 credits cover ~25 standard generations a month, plus stacking style presets and Pikaffects. Watermark-free + commercial rights from Standard up.
Daily output, ad campaigns, longer Pikaframes work, occasional PikaStream meetings. Pro's 2,300 credits and Turbo Mode change the iteration loop entirely — you can test 5 prompt variations and only commit credits to the winner.
Multiple creators, batch jobs, client deliverables, brand-deal matchmaking. Fancy's 6,000 credits, account manager, and SLA give a team the predictability they need to plan campaigns weeks in advance.
Patterns that consistently lower per-clip cost without lowering quality. Pulled from creators who run high volume on Pro and Fancy plans.
Generate 5-second drafts at 720p to nail the prompt and timing. Only commit Pro Mode 1080p credits to the version you're actually shipping.
3× faster renders at 7× fewer credits. Use Turbo for 80% of iteration; reserve standard generation for the polished final pass.
The 15,000-token pack costs the same per-token as the 800. The advantage is fewer purchase clicks across the year — and a smoother top-up cadence.
Image-to-video produces stronger first-pass results than text alone. Fewer regenerations to nail consistency = fewer credits spent.
Generate + style + effect + sticker as one compose chain costs less in aggregate than running each operation separately. The API exposes the full chain in one call.
Same plan, two months free if you commit yearly. Worth doing once you've decided which tier you actually want — usually after the first month on Standard or Pro.
Three sample videos from the Pika ecosystem — the official launch reel, hands-on workflow tutorial, and creative VFX techniques — that show what Standard, Pro, and Fancy plans can ship.
From free-tier 720p drafts to Pro Mode 1080p finals — the visual quality range your credits can produce.
Free tier with 150 credits to test every tool. Standard from $8/month for the regular creator. Pro from $28 with Turbo Mode and PikaStream. Fancy for agencies and high-volume teams. Yearly saves 20%.