FairStack vs Pika
Verified pricing -- last updated 2026-03-11
18 video models. From $0.042. Full API. No subscription.
Pika charges $8-58/month and gates API to enterprise. Most users generate 5-10 clips/month -- that's $0.80-$1.60 per clip effectively. FairStack: Pika 2.2 at $0.24/clip with full API. Or Hailuo 2.3 at $0.096. No subscription.
18
Video models
$0.042
Cheapest video
72
Total models
None
Subscription
If you are here, this is probably why
You pay $8-58/month for Pika but generate 5-10 clips -- that's $0.80-$11.60 per clip effectively
You need API access and Pika only offers it to enterprise customers
You want 18 video models, not just Pika's one model
Hailuo 2.3 on FairStack: $0.096/clip -- comparable quality, 58% cheaper than Pika 2.2 even at full subscription usage
The short version
10 clips/month on Pika Standard ($8/mo): $0.80/clip effectively. On FairStack: $0.24/clip (Pika 2.2) or $0.096 (Hailuo 2.3).
Pika gates API to enterprise. FairStack has full REST API with SDK for all users -- automate your video workflow.
18 video models: Hailuo 2.3 $0.096, Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, Sora 2 -- all with API access.
No subscription. No wasted credits. Pay per clip, credits never expire.
Side-by-side overview
FairStack
Pika
Video models
18 models (t2v, i2v, v2v)
Pika 2.2, 2.5 (proprietary)
10 clips/month
$2.40 (Pika 2.2) or $0.96 (Hailuo 2.3)
$8/month (Standard -- 690 credits wasted)
Hailuo 2.3 (comparable)
$0.096/clip
N/A -- Pika doesn't offer alternatives
API access
Full REST API, all users
Enterprise only
Commitment
$10 one-time deposit, no recurring
$8-58/month subscription
Credits expire
Never
End of billing cycle
Other modalities
Image, voice, music, talking head
Image (limited)
Why FairStack
Full REST API for all users -- Pika gates API to enterprise only
10 clips/month costs $2.40 on FairStack vs $8 on Pika Standard -- 70% cheaper for typical use
Hailuo 2.3 at $0.096/clip -- comparable quality, 58% cheaper than Pika 2.2 at full subscription usage
18 video models: pick the best model for each job
No subscription -- $10 deposit, spend only when you generate, credits never expire
Image (26) + voice (10) + music (8) included
When Pika may still be the better choice
We believe in honesty. Here is where they have an edge.
If you love Pika's unique effects (Pikaffects) and style transformations — those are Pika-exclusive creative features
If you prefer the simplest possible consumer video generation interface without many model choices
Pika models on FairStack
These models are available at FairStack pricing -- no subscription required
Ready to try 18 video models?
$10 gets you started. No subscription. See the exact cost before every generation.
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Pika pricing: Standard $8/mo, 700 credits. Pika 2.2 720p 5s = 20 credits = $0.229/clip at 100% usage. Verified March 2026.
All pricing verified as of 2026-03-11. Pricing and features may change.