Pika vs Melies
Compare features, pricing, and capabilities side by side
AI video generation app for Pika 2.5, text-to-video, image-to-video, Pikaffects, Pikaframes, Pikascenes, Pikaformance, and remixable inspiration workflows.
All-in-one AI filmmaking studio with 30+ AI models, 150+ AI actors, and tools for image generation, video creation, posters, storyboards and more.
| Pika | Melies | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting Price | Free; Standard from $8/month billed annually | Free to start, from $7/month |
| Primary Category | Video Generation | All-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Capabilities | Video GenerationVideo EditingVFXAll-in-one AI Filmmaking | Video GenerationVideo EditingImage GenerationAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 75 | 100 |
| Website | pika.art | melies.co |
Pika Pricing Details
Free/Basic shows 80 monthly video credits and Pika 2.5 at 480p only. Standard is $8/month billed yearly with 700 monthly video credits, Pika 2.5 at all resolutions, Pikaframes, Pikascenes, Pikadditions, Pikaswaps, Pikatwists, all Pikaffects, fast generations, watermark-free downloads, rollover credit purchases, and commercial use. Pro is $28/month billed yearly with 2,300 monthly credits. Fancy is $76/month billed yearly with 6,000 monthly credits and fastest generations.
Melies Pricing Details
Plans: Free (50 credits), Starter $7/mo (500 credits/mo), Pro $39/mo (5,000 credits/mo), Max $79/mo (15,000 credits/mo). Annual billing saves 20%. Credits vary by task and model.