Pika vs Runway: 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
Pika costs less or the same at every volume we checked, from 5 to 6,000 seconds a month.
Pika is counted at 2 credits per second (Pika H3 Flex, 768p). Runway is counted at 5 credits per second (Gen-4 Turbo).
| Each month | Pika | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| 60 seconds | $10Starter | $15Standard |
| 300 seconds | $10Starter | $35Pro |
| 900 seconds | $35Creator | $95Max |
| 1,800 seconds | $60Creator + 1,500 extra credits | $95Max |
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AI-generated video, higher-end models
Pika costs less or the same at every volume we checked, from 5 to 6,000 seconds a month.
Pika is counted at 4 credits per second (Pika 2.5, 720p). Runway is counted at 12 credits per second (Gen-4.5).
| Each month | Pika | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| 60 seconds | $10Starter | $35Pro |
| 300 seconds | $35Creator | $95Max |
| 900 seconds | $60Creator + 1,500 extra credits | No monthly plan covers this |
| 1,800 seconds | $95Fancy | No monthly plan covers this |
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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.