How to Cancel Pika AI Video Subscription in 2026

Pika charges $8/month (Standard), $28/month (Pro), or $58/month (Unlimited) for AI-generated video clips. The AI video space moves fast — here's how to cancel and what the alternatives look like.

How to Cancel

1. Go to pika.art and log in
2. Click Settings (gear icon)
3. Go to Billing
4. Click Cancel Subscription
5. Your remaining credits work until the billing period ends

Use Your Remaining Credits First

Pika uses a credit system — unused credits don't carry over and you lose them when your subscription ends. If you have credits left, generate your videos before canceling. Even if you don't need them now, you might want stock clips later.

The AI Video Landscape in 2026

AI video generation is one of the fastest-evolving spaces in tech. What was impressive 6 months ago looks rough today. Before re-subscribing to any AI video tool, compare:

• Sora (OpenAI): Higher quality output, integrated with ChatGPT Plus ($20/month — but you get everything else too)
• Runway: More professional controls, better for editing existing footage
• Kling AI: Strong free tier, competitive quality
• Meta's Movie Gen: Free if/when publicly available
• CapCut AI features: Built into the free video editor, good enough for social media

Do You Actually Need AI Video?

Honest question: how often do you actually use generated video clips? Most people subscribe after seeing impressive demos, generate a few fun clips, then forget about it while the subscription keeps billing. If you're using it less than once a week, the per-clip cost is astronomical compared to stock footage or even hiring a freelancer for specific projects.

Download Your Creations

Before canceling, download any generated videos you want to keep:

1. Go to your generation history
2. Click the download button on each video
3. Save locally — your generation history may not persist after cancellation