17+ models · one studio
Pika alternative
a bigger catalog, per-shot pricing.
Pika 2.0 is fun for quick clips, but for professional output you'll want Sora 2, Veo 3.1, Kling 3 Pro or Seedance 2.0. Lumineer runs all four with per-shot credits — comparison below.
Neon drone flythroughTry this style →
▶ videoSeedance 2.0
Ocean waveTry this style →
▶ videoSeedance 2.0
Robot danceTry this style →
▶ videoSeedance 2.0
Coffee pour macroTry this style →
▶ videoSeedance 2.0
Generated with models available on Lumineer · Seedance via fal
Why Lumineer
Sora 2 Pro
Strongest coherence in the catalog. Best for long shots.
Veo 3.1
True 4K + native audio. Best for finals.
Seedance 2.0
Best per-second value for iterating.
Hailuo 2.3 Fast
Cheapest way to draft hooks.
Models available
ByteDance
Top pick
4.8
378 cr
Seedance 2.0 · Reference
Photo as reference — native
DeepMind
New
3.5
800 cr
Veo 3.1 · Reference
Photo as reference — native, 1080p + audio
Kuaishou
5.0
88 cr
Kling 2.5 · First frame
First-frame control (advanced)
MiniMax
New
4.5
123 cr
Hailuo 2.3 Pro
Real-world physics · composed reference
Alibaba
New
4.0
188 cr
Wan 2.5
Permissive · composed reference
FAQ
Is Pika still competitive?
For quick social clips, yes. For anything client-facing or 1080p+, Sora 2, Veo 3.1 and Seedance 2.0 clearly lead.