Is Pika still around? (2026)

What sets it apart A library of named editing effects (Pikaffects, Pikaswaps, Pikadditions, Pikaframes) that apply preset transformations to objects in an uploaded image and support keyframe transitions of one to ten seconds, rather than only prompt-to-clip generation.

Pika Labs, founded in 2023 by two former Stanford AI PhD students, runs a generative model that turns text prompts and still images into short clips, generally five to ten seconds long. Alongside standard text- and image-to-video, it packages a set of named editing effects (Pikaffects, Pikaswaps, Pikadditions, and Pikaframes) that apply preset transformations to objects in an image or interpolate between user-set keyframes of one to ten seconds. The free tier is capped at 480p image-to-video, carries a watermark, and disallows commercial use; paid plans starting at $10 per month raise resolution, add monthly credits, and permit commercial use. It fits solo creators and small marketing or social teams producing short promotional clips rather than long-form footage.

Sources Pika - Subscription Pricing (vendor) · Pika (vendor homepage) · TechCrunch - Pika raises $55M · Forbes - Pika Launches AI Video App and $55M Funding