Looking for something other than Pika? These tools cover the same jobs, with different strengths, pricing and workflows.
Generative video models and AI editing tools
Runway offers text-to-video and image-to-video generation alongside AI editing tools such as background removal and motion tracking, used by filmmakers and creators.
Best for: Filmmakers and editors who want generated shots and AI effects
Realistic video and image generation from Luma AI
Dream Machine is Luma AI's generative platform for creating video clips and images from text or reference images, with tools for iterating on shots.
Best for: Realistic image-to-video inserts and concept shots
Text-to-video and image-to-video model by Kuaishou
Kling AI is a video generation platform from Kuaishou that creates clips from text prompts or images, with options for longer and higher-resolution outputs on paid plans.
Best for: Creators experimenting with cinematic generated clips
Turn a prompt into a complete edited video
InVideo AI turns a text prompt or script into a full video with stock footage, voiceover, music and subtitles, which you can then edit with text commands.
Best for: Faceless YouTube channels and quick explainer videos
| Feature | PPika | RRunway | LDLuma Dream Machine | KAKling AI | IAInVideo AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Social creators making short, stylised clips | Filmmakers and editors who want generated shots and AI effects | Realistic image-to-video inserts and concept shots | Creators experimenting with cinematic generated clips | Faceless YouTube channels and quick explainer videos |
| Editorial rating | |||||
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Not verified | Not verified | Yes |
| Free trial | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| API | Not verified | Yes | Yes | Not verified | Not verified |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS | Web, iOS | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Text-to-video | Yes | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Image-to-video | Yes | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Visit Pika | Visit Runway | Visit Luma Dream Machine | Visit Kling AI | Visit InVideo AI |