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Pika vs Recraft

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

Verdict

Pika and Recraft are both Image & Visual AI tools. Recraft scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.9 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Recraft is available on Android and Chrome Extension.

Best overall

Recraft

  • Graphic designers
  • Illustrators
  • Marketers
  • Brand and design teams

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 Recraft if

  • You want a tool built for vector graphics and icons.
  • Generates editable SVG vectors on every plan, including Free.
  • Custom styles and color palettes keep output consistent with a brand.
Best for beginners
Pika
Best for business
Pika

Features

17 features compared.

  • Video Studio
    Pika
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Extend Video
    Pika
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Pika Soundtrack
    Pika
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Edit Image
    Pika
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Character Studio
    Pika
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Product Shot and Product Ad
    Pika
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Color Grade
    Pika
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Multi-Model Access
    Pika
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Raster and vector generation
    Pika
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Custom styles
    Pika
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Color palettes
    Pika
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Vector Editor and canvas
    Pika
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Image tools
    Pika
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Mockups
    Pika
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Agentic chat and Design Agent
    Pika
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • External models
    Pika
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Video generation
    Pika
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Pika
    Freemium
    Recraft
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Pika
    Yes
    Recraft
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Pika
    $0
    Recraft
    $0
  • Plans
    Pika
    5 plans
    Recraft
    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

Recraft plans

  • Free

    $0

    Daily credits to try image and vector generation; images are public

    • Daily credit allowance
    • Vector generation and Vector Editor
    • Up to 2 images per prompt
    • 3 image uploads per day
    • Public images with no commercial license

  • Basic

    $12/month

    1,000 credits per month for individuals; $10 per month billed annually

    • 1,000 monthly credits
    • Private images
    • Commercial rights
    • Credit top-ups
    • No video generation

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    Starts at 2,000 credits per month for $20; larger tiers up to 16,000 credits at $160

    • 2,000 to 16,000 monthly credits
    • Private images
    • Commercial rights
    • Video generation
    • Credit top-ups

  • Teams

    $22/user/mo

    Shared workspace, minimum 2 seats; starts at 2,000 credits per seat per month

    • Shared custom styles
    • Centralized account management
    • SSO
    • Priority support
    • Video generation
    • Credits not shared between members

Our ratings

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

Pika
7.9overall
Recraft
8.3overall

Pika leads in 0 categories and Recraft in 0, with 1 tied.

  • Ease of Use

    Pika
    8.5
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Feature Depth

    Pika
    8.4
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Tied
    Pika
    7.5
    Recraft
    7.5

  • Performance & Speed

    Pika
    7.8
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Documentation & Support

    Pika
    7.2
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Vector (.SVG) Quality & Paths

    Pika
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.8

  • Brand Style Consistency

    Pika
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.7

  • Editing Toolset

    Pika
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.5

  • Integrations & API

    Pika
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.2

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.

Recraft

Pros

  • Generates editable SVG vectors on every plan, including Free
  • Custom styles and color palettes keep output consistent with a brand
  • Single workspace for generation, vector editing, upscaling, background removal and mockups
  • Gives access to external models such as Flux, GPT Image, Imagen and Nano Banana
  • Paid plans include private images and full commercial rights
  • Apps for iOS and Android, Figma and other plugins, and a public API and MCP server

Cons

  • Free plan images are public and not licensed for commercial use
  • Monthly credits expire each cycle, and costs per image vary by model (for example 2 credits for V4.1 and 10 for V4.1 Pro)
  • Video generation is not available on Free or Basic plans
  • Plan prices depend on credit tier, so cost rises quickly for heavy use

Platforms

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

Integrations

Pika

2 integrations
  • ChatGPT
  • MCP

Recraft

5 integrations
  • Figma
  • Framer
  • Google Docs
  • Google Slides
  • Claude (MCP connector)

Company

  • Company
    Pika
    Pika
    Recraft
    Recraft, Inc.
  • Founded
    Pika
    2023
    Recraft
    2022
  • Headquarters
    Pika
    Not listed
    Recraft
    London, UK
  • Listing
    Pika
    Claimed
    Recraft
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Pika better than Recraft?

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. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons.

What are the key feature differences between Pika and Recraft?

Pika: Generate, edit and extend AI video, images and audio from one creative platform. Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export.

Does Pika or Recraft have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Pika is freemium and Recraft is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Pika or Recraft?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.