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Pika vs Runway: prices compared

In Germany, the cheapest personal plan costs US$11.90 (Starter) at Pika and US$17.85 (Standard) at Runway per month incl. VAT (as of 29 October 2026).

Pika from
US$11.90Starter · Germany
Runway from
US$17.85Standard · Germany
Cheaper
PikaUS$5.95 per month less than Runway
Choose Pika if you …
create short, playful video clips for social media
Choose Runway if you …
want to create creative video clips from text or images

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Pika vs Runway – Personal
PlanGermanyAustriaSwitzerland
Pika StarterUS$11.90*per monthAnnual: US$9.52US$12.00*per monthAnnual: US$9.60US$10.81*per monthAnnual: US$8.65
Pika CreatorUS$41.65*per monthAnnual: US$33.32US$42.00*per monthAnnual: US$33.60US$37.84*per monthAnnual: US$30.27
Pika FancyUS$113.05*per monthAnnual: US$90.44US$114.00*per monthAnnual: US$91.20US$102.70*per monthAnnual: US$82.16
Runway StandardUS$17.85*per monthAnnual: US$14.28US$18.00*per monthAnnual: US$14.40US$16.22*per monthAnnual: US$12.97
Runway ProUS$41.65*per monthAnnual: US$33.32US$42.00*per monthAnnual: US$33.60US$37.84*per monthAnnual: US$30.27
Runway MaxUS$113.05*per monthAnnual: US$90.44US$114.00*per monthAnnual: US$91.20US$102.70*per monthAnnual: US$82.16

* The provider lists prices excluding VAT – we added the tax rate the provider states.

Verdict: Pika or Runway?

Cheapest entry in Germany: Pika from US$11.90 a month (Runway: from US$17.85).

Choose Pika if you create short, playful video clips for social media.

Strengths

  • Easy to use
  • Effects for social media clips
  • Low-cost entry

Weaknesses

  • Short clips
  • Less control than Runway

Choose Runway if you want to create creative video clips from text or images.

Strengths

  • Strong video models
  • Many editing tools
  • Popular with creatives

Weaknesses

  • Credits for longer videos run out quickly
  • Higher tiers are expensive

Editorial assessment, not manufacturer information. Prices checked automatically on 29 October 2026.