Pika 2.5
Pika • video
Pika consumer-friendly video stack focused on fast creative iteration, effects and playful media workflows.
Specifications
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Benchmarks
Pika 2.5 results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
API Readiness
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video API Readiness | 78.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Control
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video Control | 84.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Quality
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video Quality | 88.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Speed
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video Speed | 92.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Value
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video Value | 86.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
video
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Video Composite | 87.9 | 100.0 | SWEN Video Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Information
- Current version
- 2.5
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ✅ Supported
- Audio
- ✅ Supported
- Tags
- videocreative-videoswen-curated-registrypikapikaimage-to-video
Full Analysis: Pika 2.5
What is Pika 2.5?
Pika 2.5 is an AI model developed by Pika, classified as a video model. It is a multimodal model, capable of processing text, images, and potentially other media types. As a proprietary model, it is available via Pika's cloud API.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Pika 2.5 does not have public per-token pricing available at this time. Some models offer access via enterprise plans or research programs. Check Pika's official website for up-to-date availability and pricing.
Benchmarks & Performance
Pika 2.5 was evaluated on 6 different benchmarks, covering categories like API Readiness, Control, Quality, Speed, Value, video. Results show exceptional performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
Pika 2.5 specializes in video, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing video content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Pika 2.5 competes directly with similarly capable models. Pika competes in this segment against OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pika 2.5?
Pika consumer-friendly video stack focused on fast creative iteration, effects and playful media workflows.
How much does Pika 2.5 cost?
Pika 2.5 does not have public per-token pricing available at this time. Check Pika's official website for up-to-date information.
How does Pika 2.5 compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Pika 2.5 scored: SWEN Video API Readiness: 78/100, SWEN Video Control: 84/100, SWEN Video Quality: 88/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Pika 2.5 open source?
No, Pika 2.5 is a proprietary model from Pika. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is Pika 2.5 best for?
Pika 2.5 excels at multimodal tasks including text and vision.
Last updated: June 22, 2026 • View methodology →