Alternatives · Video
Pika alternatives
The closest alternatives to Pika are Runway, Luma Dream Machine and Picsart, which also cover generating videos from text and editing videos with AI. 13 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Runway and Luma Dream Machine. The lowest paid plan starts at $10.50 per month (Picsart).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 13
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Pika's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1

RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.
Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AIGenerating images from textEditing photos with AI
API
- 2
Luma Dream MachineVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo
Luma Labs' AI workspace for creative teams to generate and edit images and video.
Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AIGenerating images from textEditing photos with AI
API
- 3
PicsartVerifiedPaid · from $10.50/mo
A web and mobile studio for making and editing images, video, and audio with a large catalog of AI models.
Also does:Editing photos with AIGenerating images from textEditing videos with AIGenerating videos from text
Web
- 4
CapCutVerifiedFree tier
Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AIGenerating images from textTurning text into speechGenerating videos from text
Web
- 5

Kling AIVerifiedFree tier
AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.
Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from textEditing videos with AIMaking product and ad videos
Command line
- 6

FLUXVerifiedPay as you go
Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from text
Web · API
- 7

Hailuo AIVerifiedFree tier
Generates video, image, and audio content in a browser workspace for creators and marketers.
Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from textEditing videos with AI
- 8
Adobe FireflyFree tier
Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from text
Web
- 9
Leonardo.AiFree tier
AI image generation platform with model fine-tuning, a large template library, and API access.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from textEditing photos with AI
Web
- 10

PhotoroomVerifiedFree tier
AI photo and video editing for e-commerce sellers who need listing images at catalog scale.
Also does:Editing photos with AIGenerating images from textMaking product and ad videos
Web · API
- 11

Stability AIVerifiedFree tier
Commercially-safe generative media models and tools for creative teams and developers.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from text
API
- 12
FreepikFree tier · from $20/mo
Stock library and AI image generation platform with vectors, photos, and design assets.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from textEditing photos with AI
Web
- 13

invideoVerifiedPaid · from $20/mo
AI video editor for creatives and teams that applies plain-language edit directions on a multitrack timeline.
Also does:Editing videos with AIMaking product and ad videosGenerating videos from text
Web
- 14

Predis.aiVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo
Generates video and image ads, product videos, and UGC-style creatives for e-commerce brands and marketing teams.
Also does:Making product and ad videosGenerating videos from textEditing videos with AI
Web · iOS · Android · API
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VEEDVerifiedFree tier
AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.
Also does:Editing videos with AIGenerating videos from textTurning text into speech
Web · API
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pika | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Luma Dream Machine | Free trial · from $30/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Picsart | Paid · from $10.50/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| FLUX | Pay as you go | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Hailuo AI | Free tier | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Adobe Firefly | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free tier | Yes | Web | Yes | — |
| Photoroom | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Stability AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Freepik | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web | No | — |
| invideo | Paid · from $20/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Predis.ai | Free trial · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| VEED | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Pika?
- Runway is the closest match: it also covers generating videos from text, editing videos with AI and generating images from text. Luma Dream Machine and Picsart come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Pika's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Pika?
- Yes. Runway, Luma Dream Machine and Picsart can be used for free. Runway has a free plan, and paid plans start at $12 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Pika?
- Among paid plans, Picsart starts lowest at $10.50 per month; Pika itself starts lower, at $8.
- Which Pika alternatives have a mobile app?
- Predis.ai has an iPhone or Android app.