Comparison · Updated September 24, 2026
Bolly vs Pika
Pika and Bolly overlap more than they used to: both run Seedance 2.5, MiniMax H3, Wan 3.0 and Veo 3.1. The difference is where you start. Pika builds around focused creative apps and its own effects models, while Bolly starts from 209 meme templates you can star in with Mix and adds 3D models to the same credit balance.
Bolly vs Pika at a glance
| Bolly.AI | Pika | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Starring in meme clips and trying 65 models | Focused apps for ads, short films and footage edits |
| Models | 65 models across image, video, audio, lipsync and 3D | Pika 2.5 plus Seedance 2.5, MiniMax H3, Wan 3.0, Veo 3.1 |
| Templates / character swap | 209 meme templates; Mix swaps you in and keeps any audio | Swap Anything recasts your own clip; community templates |
| Free plan | 10 credits a day for image, audio and tool models | No monthly credits; buy credit packs; all models |
| Paid plans | Starter $19, Plus $59, Ultra $129 a month | Starter $10, Creator $35, Fancy $95–$880 a month |
| Credit packs | From 500 for $29; kept while you're subscribed | From 3,000 for $50; expire 365 days after purchase |
| Refunds | Full refund within 7 days of first payment if under 10% used | Pricing FAQ says payments are non-refundable |
| Platforms | Web app (installable PWA), MCP server, API keys | Web app, plus an iOS app, API and MCP |
Pika lists Free ($0, no monthly credits, credit packs only), Starter ($10/mo, 900 credits), Creator ($35/mo, 3,150 credits) and Fancy ($95–$880/mo, 8,550+ credits), with 20% off billed yearly, as of September 2026. Credit packs start at 3,000 credits for $50. Pika details come from pika.art/pricing as of September 24, 2026 and may have changed. Bolly figures are live from this site.
Where Bolly differs from Pika
- Meme templates and Mix: Bolly opens on 209 named meme clips, and Mix puts your face into any of them, or into a TikTok clip you paste, keeping the moves, the scene and any original audio. Pika's Swap Anything recasts a clip you upload.
- 3D on the same balance: Bolly's 65 models include 3D generators like Meshy 7, Tripo H3.1 and Rodin 2.5, next to its image, video, audio and lipsync models. Pika's apps cover video, image and sound.
- Free credits every day: Bolly's Free plan refills 10 credits daily (at midnight UTC) for image, audio and tool models. Pika's Free plan has no monthly credits, though you can buy packs without subscribing.
- Refund window: Bolly refunds your first subscription payment in full within 7 days if you've used less than 10% of the credits. Pika's pricing FAQ says payments are non-refundable.
- One balance for web, MCP and API: Bolly's MCP server and API keys draw on the same credits you use in the web app. On Pika, top-up credits work only in the pika.art web app, not its API, MCP or iOS app.
What Pika is good at
- Its own effects models: Pikaffects turns a photo into one-tap effects like squish, melt and cake-ify, and Pikaframes animates between up to five stills with Pika 2.5.
- Focused creative apps: Camera Director reshoots a clip from new angles, Relight Media rebuilds the lighting, and Pika Soundtrack scores a clip with music, ambience and foley.
- Low entry price: Starter is $10 a month ($8 billed yearly), every plan includes every model, and even Free accounts can buy credit packs without a subscription.
Which should you choose?
Choose Bolly if…
You want to put your own face into meme clips and TikToks, keep image, video, audio and 3D models on one credit balance, or get free daily credits to start.
Choose Pika if…
You want Pika's own effects like Pikaffects and Pikaframes, app-based tools for ads, short films and relighting, or a lower entry price of $10 a month.
How Bolly works
1
Pick a model or app
65 models for image, video, audio, voice and 3D, plus 55 one-click apps.
2
See the price first
Every run shows its exact credit cost before you generate.
3
Generate and keep going
Failed runs are refunded automatically. Results land in your library, private on paid plans.
Bolly plans
Free
$0/mo
10 credits a day
Starter
$19/mo
300 credits a month
Plus
$59/mo
1,200 credits a month · $47/mo billed yearly
Ultra
$129/mo
3,000 credits a month · $99/mo billed yearly
Every account also gets 10 free credits a day. See the pricing page for credit costs per model.
Bolly vs Pika: FAQ
Is Bolly cheaper than Pika?
Not on sticker price. Pika's Starter plan is $10 a month, while Bolly's Starter is $19 and unlocks video, lipsync, 3D and Mix. Credits buy different amounts on each platform, so compare the model you'll actually use. Bolly shows the exact credit price before every run and refunds the credits automatically if a run fails.
Can Bolly swap me into a video like Pika's Swap Anything?
Yes, with Mix, but it works from different clips. Mix puts a person or character from your photo into one of Bolly's 209 meme templates or any TikTok clip you paste a link to, keeping the moves and scene, plus the audio when the clip has sound. Pika's Swap Anything works on a clip you upload and can also change wardrobe, setting or props.
Does Pika have a free plan?
Yes, but Pika's Free plan includes no monthly credits. You buy credit packs, starting at 3,000 credits for $50, and get every model with no watermark but no commercial license. Bolly's Free plan gives you 10 credits every day for image, audio and tool models, with public generations.
Do Bolly and Pika use the same AI models?
Partly. Both offer Seedance 2.5, MiniMax H3, Wan 3.0 and Veo 3.1. Pika adds its own models, such as Pika 2.5, Pikaframes and Pikaffects, while Bolly's 65 models include Kling 3, Luma Ray 3.2, OmniHuman 1.5 for lipsync and 3D generators like Meshy 7.
Already decided to switch? Read our Pika alternative guide for how to move your workflow over.
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65 models, one plan
Image, video, audio and 3D models behind one credit balance, with the price shown before every run. Start with 10 free credits a day.