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Pika vs Ray32

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

Pika is listed under Image & Visual AI and Ray32 under Video AI. Pika scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (7.9 vs 7.5 out of 10), led by ease of use and value for money. Only Pika has a free plan or trial. Only Pika is available on iOS and offers an API.

Best overall

Pika

  • Ad Creatives
  • Video Editors
  • Marketers
  • Filmmakers

Choose Pika if

  • You want a tool built for Short-form AI video clips, product ads and shots, video editing effects, generating soundtracks for clips.
  • Many video, image, speech and audio models available under one account.
  • No watermark is listed on any plan, including Free.

Choose Ray32 if

  • You want a tool built for short clips with keyframe control.
  • One-time credit packs with no subscription, and credits that do not expire.
  • Supports up to 16 keyframes, HDR and 16-bit EXR export from Luma's Ray 3.2 model.
Best value
Pika
Best for beginners
Ray32
Best for business
Pika

Features

15 features compared.

  • Video Studio
    Pika
    Available
    Ray32
    Not available
  • Extend Video
    Pika
    Available
    Ray32
    Not available
  • Pika Soundtrack
    Pika
    Available
    Ray32
    Not available
  • Edit Image
    Pika
    Available
    Ray32
    Not available
  • Character Studio
    Pika
    Available
    Ray32
    Not available
  • Product Shot and Product Ad
    Pika
    Available
    Ray32
    Not available
  • Color Grade
    Pika
    Available
    Ray32
    Not available
  • Multi-Model Access
    Pika
    Available
    Ray32
    Not available
  • Multi-keyframe control
    Pika
    Not available
    Ray32
    Available
  • Video Edit (Modify Video V2)
    Pika
    Not available
    Ray32
    Available
  • Reframe
    Pika
    Not available
    Ray32
    Available
  • HDR and EXR export
    Pika
    Not available
    Ray32
    Available
  • Text-to-video and image-to-video
    Pika
    Not available
    Ray32
    Available
  • Facial performance tracking
    Pika
    Not available
    Ray32
    Available
  • Credit packs
    Pika
    Not available
    Ray32
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Pika
    Freemium
    Ray32
    Paid
  • Free plan
    Pika
    Yes
    Ray32
    No
  • Starting price
    Pika
    $0
    Ray32
    $9.90
  • Plans
    Pika
    5 plans
    Ray32
    4 plans

Pika plans

  • Free

    $0

    Entry plan using purchased credit packs

    • 0 monthly credits
    • all models
    • 2 parallel video generations
    • no watermark

  • Starter

    $10/month

    Light individual use

    • 900 credits/month
    • all models
    • 2 parallel video generations
    • no commercial license

  • Creator

    Most popular

    $35/month

    Regular creators needing commercial rights

    • 3,150 credits/month
    • 8 parallel video generations
    • commercial license

  • Fancy

    $95/month

    Heavy users

    • 8,550 and up credits/month
    • unlimited parallel generations
    • commercial license
    • priority queue

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Studios and teams

    • Custom credits
    • dedicated support
    • commercial license

Ray32 plans

  • Starter

    $9.90/one-time

    160 credits

    • 160 credits
    • Text-to-video
    • image-to-video
    • Video Edit and Reframe
    • 1080p HDR output
    • 16-bit EXR export
    • Watermark-free MP4 downloads
    • Commercial usage rights
    • Credits do not expire

  • Pro

    $29.90/one-time

    580 credits with priority processing

    • 580 credits
    • All four workflows
    • 1080p HDR output
    • 16-bit EXR export
    • Priority processing
    • Watermark-free MP4 downloads
    • Commercial usage rights

  • Scale

    Most popular

    $49.90/one-time

    1,100 credits with faster processing and email support

    • 1,100 credits
    • All four workflows
    • Reframe with auto duration detection
    • Faster priority processing
    • Priority email support
    • Commercial usage rights

  • Max

    $99.90/one-time

    3,330 credits at the lowest cost per credit

    • 3,330 credits
    • All four workflows
    • Reframe with auto duration detection
    • Fastest priority processing
    • Priority email support
    • Commercial usage rights

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Pika
7.9overall
Ray32
7.5overall

Pika leads in 2 categories and Ray32 in 0.

  • Ease of Use

    Pika leads by 0.5
    Pika
    8.5
    Ray32
    8.0

  • Feature Depth

    Pika
    8.4
    Ray32
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Pika leads by 0.7
    Pika
    7.5
    Ray32
    6.8

  • Performance & Speed

    Pika
    7.8
    Ray32
    Not rated

  • Documentation & Support

    Pika
    7.2
    Ray32
    Not rated

  • Keyframe Control

    Pika
    Not rated
    Ray32
    8.8

  • Studio Output (HDR/EXR)

    Pika
    Not rated
    Ray32
    8.5

  • Transparency

    Pika
    Not rated
    Ray32
    5.5

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Pika

Pros

  • Many video, image, speech and audio models available under one account.
  • No watermark is listed on any plan, including Free.
  • Task-specific apps such as Extend Video, Pika Soundtrack and Product Shot reduce prompt engineering.
  • Annual billing gives a 20% discount.
  • iOS app with a 4.7 rating from 4.3K ratings on the App Store.

Cons

  • Free plan includes 0 monthly credits, so it needs purchased packs to generate anything.
  • Commercial license requires the $35/month Creator plan or higher.
  • Plan credits do not roll over each month.
  • Older FAQ and App Store pricing conflict with the current pricing page, which can confuse buyers.

Ray32

Pros

  • One-time credit packs with no subscription, and credits that do not expire
  • Supports up to 16 keyframes, HDR and 16-bit EXR export from Luma's Ray 3.2 model
  • Four workflows in one web interface, including Video Edit and Reframe
  • States clearly that it is independent of Luma AI
  • Downloads are MP4 without watermarks

Cons

  • Operating company, address and legal jurisdiction are not disclosed
  • A 10-second 1080p text-to-video clip costs 180 credits, more than the 160-credit Starter pack
  • Text and image clips are limited to 10 seconds
  • No free tier and no public API of its own
  • Generated content is subject to Luma AI's terms, and the site's own terms do not cover commercial use

Platforms

  • Web
    Pika
    Supported
    Ray32
    Supported
  • Windows
    Pika
    Not supported
    Ray32
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Pika
    Not supported
    Ray32
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Pika
    Supported
    Ray32
    Not supported
  • Android
    Pika
    Not supported
    Ray32
    Not supported
  • API
    Pika
    Supported
    Ray32
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Pika
    Not supported
    Ray32
    Not supported

Integrations

Pika

2 integrations
  • ChatGPT
  • MCP

Ray32

No integrations listed.

Company

  • Company
    Pika
    Pika
    Ray32
    Ray32
  • Founded
    Pika
    2023
    Ray32
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Pika
    Claimed
    Ray32
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Pika better than Ray32?

It depends on your workflow. Pika is built for Short-form AI video clips, product ads and shots, video editing effects, generating soundtracks for clips. Ray32 is built for short clips with keyframe control.

What are the key feature differences between Pika and Ray32?

Pika: Generate, edit and extend AI video, images and audio from one creative platform. Ray32: Independent web app for generating and editing video with Luma AI's Ray 3.2 model.

Does Pika or Ray32 have a free plan?

Pika has a free plan or trial; Ray32 is paid only.

Which is cheaper, Pika or Ray32?

Pika starts at $0 and Ray32 starts at $9.90. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.