$0.040/sec
Verified default on FAL.ai · 720p
No cheaper comparable public rate found.
Pika Labs · Diffusion Transformer · v2.0verifiedVerified pricing
Built for social media and special effects. Cheap enough for rapid iteration.
$0.04/sec
best verified rate via FAL.ai at 720p
Ceiling
1080p
Duration
5–10s
Price source
FAL.ai
Best for
Social media and special effects
10s clips, and camera control support short narrative work.
Watch out for
No native audio generation — audio must be added in post-production
No native audio generation — audio must be added in post-production
Starting cost
$0.040/sec
About $0.20 for a 5-second clip at the verified starting tier.
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$0.040/sec
Verified default on FAL.ai · 720p
No cheaper comparable public rate found.
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V2.2 · Verified · HIGH trust
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Should you choose it?
Use this as a sanity check before you compare it against the closest alternatives.
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Pika 2.0 for lower cost. Kling v3 Pro for multishot scenes.
Gap: lower cost vs multishot scenes
Verified start: Pika 2.0 $0.04/s • Kling v3 Pro $0.11/s
Pika 2.0 for 1080p output. Runway Gen-4 for Motion Brush control.
Gap: 1080p output vs Motion Brush control
Output ceiling: Pika 2.0 1080p • Runway Gen-4 720p
Pika 2.0 for creative effects. Minimax Hailuo for 1080p output.
Gap: creative effects vs 1080p output
Search demand: 150 searches/mo
Prompt playbook
Scan the quick playbook first. Open the full guide only when you need deeper do/don't rules or example prompts.
Keep prompts short and clear: one subject + one action + simple background. Avoid stacking multiple actions.
Use active, concrete descriptions instead of vague or emotional language. Focus on what can be seen.
Include negative constraints to prevent artifacts: 'no logo', 'no text', 'no extra people', 'no distortion'.
Open the full prompt guide
Extra prompt tips, best practices, common mistakes, and example prompts.
“A golden retriever runs through a field of sunflowers at golden hour, slow motion, tracking shot following from the side, shallow depth of field, no text, no logo”
“Close-up of a ceramic coffee mug on a wooden table. Steam rises gently. Camera slowly pushes in. Soft morning light from the left, warm tones, cozy atmosphere”
“A futuristic city skyline at night, neon lights reflecting off wet streets, flying cars pass overhead, camera pans left to right, cyberpunk style, cinematic”
Based on the official prompt guide →
Further reading
Reviews, pricing breakdowns, and market context if you want extra reading after the model and compare pages.
How much does Pika 2.0 cost?
Pika 2.0 currently starts at the verified comparable rate of $0.04/sec on FAL.ai (720p). A 5-second video at that tier costs about $0.20.
Where can I use Pika 2.0?
Via API on FAL.ai and WaveSpeed.
How do I get good results with Pika 2.0?
Keep prompts short and clear: one subject + one action + simple background. Avoid stacking multiple actions. See the prompt guide below.