Pika alternative
A Pika alternative, with Pika's models included
Pika (pika.art) was the friendly way into AI video. Since September 2026 its free plan has no monthly credits (you buy a pack to generate), Starter has no commercial license, and plan credits don't roll over. Thague includes Pika 2.2 and 2.1, from about $0.60 for 5 seconds, next to 56 other video models.
Pika's models are in Thague too
Pika's 2.2 and 2.1 models are in Thague's Video tab, from about 60 credits ($0.60) for 5 seconds.
- Pika 2.2
- Pika 2.1
Thague vs Pika
Checked October 2026 from public pages; prices and features change, so check Pika's site for the latest. Pika is a trademark of its owner; Thague isn't affiliated with it.
Why people choose Thague
Pika 2.2 from $0.60
Pika 2.2 is about 60 credits for a 5-second clip; Pika 2.1 is in the list too.
Credits that roll over
Unused credits carry over up to three months' worth.
Upgrade the model, not the plan
When a shot needs more, send it to Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1 or Seedance 2.5 from the same balance.
Failed runs refunded
If a run fails, its credits come back automatically.
When Pika may suit you better
- You want Pika 2.5 and Pikaframes
- You like Pika's playful effects apps
- You want music and speech in the same app
Questions
Is Pika still free?
Not really: since September 2026 Pika's free plan has no monthly credits, so you buy a credit pack to generate (pika.art/pricing, October 2026). Thague has no free plan either, but new members can try Starter free for a day with 500 credits, about four Pika 2.2 clips.
Can I use Pika models in Thague?
Yes: Pika 2.2 (about 60 credits, $0.60, for 5 seconds) and Pika 2.1. Pika's newest 2.5 model is only on pika.art.
How much does Thague cost?
Starter is $4.99 a month with 500 credits (new members can try it free for a day with 500 credits), Pro is $18 a month with 2,500 credits and Pro Plus is $68 a month with 4,500. Credits cost what the generator charges (100 credits = $1), and unused credits roll over up to three months' worth.
Can I use the same models I used on Pika?
Often, yes. Thague has 80+ image models and 58 video models from many makers, including Nano Banana, GPT Image, Seedream, Flux, Ideogram and Recraft for images and Veo 3.1, Kling, Seedance, Hailuo, PixVerse, Pika, Vidu and Wan for video. You pick the model for each run.
What happens if a generation fails?
Its credits are refunded automatically. Every image, edit and video is priced before it starts, so you always see the cost first.
Does Thague keep my prompts?
No. Your prompts and history are kept in your own browser, there's no public gallery, and the server removes finished jobs a day after they finish.
Models to try in Thague
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Make it in Thague
Create images, edit with eight tools and make video in one studio. Starter is $4.99 a month with 500 credits, and new members can try it free for a day. Pro is $18 a month with 2,500 credits; Pro Plus is $68 a month with 4,500.