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Best Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video alternatives

By Megaton TeamAugust 11, 2026

We rank the 10 best alternatives to Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video using current overall scores, prices, category results, and direct comparison evidence.

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Start with Seedance 2.0 for the highest overall score

Seedance 2.0 ranks first at 72.0 overall and $0.12/sec. Use the ranking to compare its price and score with Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video.

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video baseline

What is Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video is Pika's AI video model. We use it as the baseline so you can find a higher overall score, a lower price, or stronger category results.

Overall score
26.0
Price per second
$0.040/sec

Ranked by overall score

The 10 best Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video alternatives

Each model uses the same published baseline. Compare the score, price, gap from Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video, and available side-by-side evidence.

Seedance 2.0 ranks first at 72.0 overall and $0.12 per second.

Rank 1

Seedance 2.0

ByteDance

Seedance 2.0 scores 46.0 points above Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video overall.

Overall score
72.0
26.0
Overall score
72.0
Price per second
$0.12/sec
Score vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
46.0 points higher
Price vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
$0.081/sec more

Rank 2

Seedance 2.0 Fast

ByteDance

Seedance 2.0 Fast scores 44.0 points above Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video overall.

Overall score
70.0
26.0
Overall score
70.0
Price per second
$0.076/sec
Score vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
44.0 points higher
Price vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
$0.036/sec more

Rank 3

HappyHorse-1.0

Alibaba (Wan)

HappyHorse-1.0 scores 36.0 points above Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video overall.

Overall score
62.0
26.0
Overall score
62.0
Price per second
$0.11/sec
Score vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
36.0 points higher
Price vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
$0.072/sec more
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Rank 4

Kling 3 Pro

Kling AI (Kuaishou)

Kling 3 Pro scores 36.0 points above Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video overall.

Overall score
62.0
26.0
Overall score
62.0
Price per second
$0.14/sec
Score vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
36.0 points higher
Price vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
$0.10/sec more

Rank 5

Kling 2.6

Kling AI (Kuaishou)

Kling 2.6 scores 34.0 points above Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video overall.

Overall score
60.0
26.0
Overall score
60.0
Price per second
$0.070/sec
Score vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
34.0 points higher
Price vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
$0.030/sec more

Rank 6

Grok Imagine 1.0

xAI

Grok Imagine 1.0 scores 32.0 points above Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video overall.

Overall score
58.0
26.0
Overall score
58.0
Price per second
$0.070/sec
Score vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
32.0 points higher
Price vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
$0.030/sec more

Rank 7

Veo 3.1

Google DeepMind

Veo 3.1 scores 30.0 points above Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video overall.

Overall score
56.0
26.0
Overall score
56.0
Price per second
$0.40/sec
Score vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
30.0 points higher
Price vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
$0.36/sec more

Rank 8

PixVerse v5.5

PixVerse

PixVerse v5.5 scores 29.0 points above Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video overall.

Overall score
55.0
26.0
Overall score
55.0
Price per second
$0.010/sec
Score vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
29.0 points higher
Price vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
$0.030/sec less

Rank 9

Grok 2025

xAI

Grok 2025 scores 28.0 points above Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video overall.

Overall score
54.0
26.0
Overall score
54.0
Price per second
$0.070/sec
Score vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
28.0 points higher
Price vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
$0.030/sec more

Rank 10

Seedance 1.5 Pro

ByteDance

Seedance 1.5 Pro scores 27.0 points above Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video overall.

Overall score
53.0
26.0
Overall score
53.0
Price per second
$0.052/sec
Score vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
27.0 points higher
Price vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
$0.012/sec more

Scores and prices are from the model snapshot updated Aug 11, 2026.

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Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

Seedance 2.0

Seedance 2.0 Fast

HappyHorse-1.0

Kling 3 Pro

Kling 2.6

Grok Imagine 1.0

Veo 3.1

PixVerse v5.5

Grok 2025

Seedance 1.5 Pro