Luma vs Pika: which costs less?
The answer depends on how much you make. We priced both at the same monthly volumes, using each tool’s own published plans and credit rates.
AI-generated video, cheapest models
From 5 to 300 seconds a month, Pika costs less. From 301 to 500 seconds a month, Luma costs less. From 501 to 6,000 seconds a month, Pika costs less.
Luma is counted at 20 credits per second (Ray3.2, 720p). Pika is counted at 2 credits per second (Pika H3 Flex, 768p).
| Each month | Luma | Pika |
|---|---|---|
| 60 seconds | $30Plus | $10Starter |
| 300 seconds | $30Plus | $10Starter |
| 900 seconds | $90Pro | $35Creator |
| 1,800 seconds | $90Pro | $60Creator + 1,500 extra credits |
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AI-generated video, higher-end models
Pika costs less at every volume we checked, from 5 to 6,000 seconds a month.
Luma is counted at 80 credits per second (Ray3.2, 1080p). Pika is counted at 4 credits per second (Pika 2.5, 720p).
| Each month | Luma | Pika |
|---|---|---|
| 60 seconds | $30Plus | $10Starter |
| 300 seconds | $90Pro | $35Creator |
| 900 seconds | $300Ultra | $60Creator + 1,500 extra credits |
| 1,800 seconds | $300Ultra | $95Fancy |
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More on each tool
Both checked against their own pricing pages on or after 14 November 2026. This page compares price only, not quality.