A Pika alternative for trend videos of you
Pika is an effects-led video app with a free plan and monthly plans. Starring is a web app that sells one video at a time: a trending scene, your face, no plan.
At a glance
Pika
- Effects-led video app.
- Prompts plus effect presets.
- Free plan plus monthly plans.
- Payments non-refundable, per their FAQ.
Starring
- One trending scene, your face, from one selfie.
- No prompts, no settings, no editing.
- $15 a video, less in packs. No subscription.
- Watermark-free vertical HD, 14-day money-back guarantee.
Side by side
| Pika | Starring | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free plan plus monthly plans. | One-time purchases: $15 / $39 / $99. No subscription. |
| Prompts | Prompt plus effect presets. | None. Pick a finished scene. |
| Templates | Effects library. | Trending scenes built from scratch, new drops weekly. |
| Watermark | None, including on the free plan, per their FAQ. | None on paid videos. |
| Output | Short clips, app and web. | 5–10 s vertical HD MP4 with your face. |
| Refunds | Payments are non-refundable, per their FAQ. | Failed renders auto-refunded, 14-day money-back. |
Pick Pika if
- You want an app with effects to play with every day.
- A monthly plan fits how often you create.
Pick Starring if
- You want one polished trend video of you.
- You want to pay $15 once.
- You want a money-back guarantee on what you buy.
Good to know
- Is Starring an app?
- It's a website that works on any phone. Nothing to install.
- Can I make more than one video?
- Yes. Three-packs and ten-packs bring the per-video price down, and credits never expire.
- What's the money-back guarantee?
- If you're not happy, contact us within 14 days for a refund. Failed renders are refunded automatically.
Competitor details reflect their public pages as of November 2026 and may change. Product names belong to their owners; Starring is not affiliated with them.