Pika (Seedance 2.5 inside Pika) vs Runway Gen-4.5
VerdictRunway Gen-4.5 is cheaper per 10-second clip: $1.20 vs $4.07 (71% less).
| Pika (Seedance 2.5 inside Pika) | Runway Gen-4.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost / 10s video | $4.07 | $1.20 |
| Per second | — | $0.12/s |
| Config priced | 720p | default |
| Notes | 122 credits per 5s Seedance 2.5 720p; $ figure uses Starter ($10/600). Wan 3.0 720p 5s = 33 credits | API: 12 credits/s at $0.01/credit. App: 12 credits/s; free plan 125 one-time credits |
| Status | Official | Official |
| Verified | 2026-11-10 | 2026-11-10 |
| Source | Pika pricing (official) ↗ | Runway API pricing + runwayml.com/pricing (official) ↗ |
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