Pika V2.2 vs Wan V2.5

Pika V2.2 and Wan V2.5 differ on 3 specifications — from what each one costs to which inputs it accepts. Every value below is read from the live model catalog, so it stays current as new versions ship.

Which should you use?

Nearly interchangeable on paper — same 5-or-10-second options, both 720p and 1080p, neither with audio. Pika V2.2 is cheaper at both ends; Wan V2.5 adds a 480p draft tier and a wider set of aspect ratios.

Both run 5 or 10 seconds and neither returns synced audio. Pika V2.2 covers 720p and 1080p from 6 to 13 credits. Wan V2.5 covers 480p, 720p and 1080p from 8 to 22, with aspect ratios spanning 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4 and 9:16.

Pika V2.2 is cheaper at both ends of the range, which for straightforward widescreen or vertical work at 720p or 1080p makes it the more economical pick with nothing meaningful given up.

Wan V2.5's two additions — the 480p tier and the wider framing options — are each worth having if you use them. If you never deliver square or 4:3 and never bother with draft passes, they are capacity you are paying for and not using.

Pick Pika V2.2 when

  • You want the lower price — 6 credits at entry against 8, and 13 at ceiling against 22.
  • 720p or 1080p at 5 or 10 seconds is all you need.

Pick Wan V2.5 when

  • You want a 480p tier for cheap composition tests.
  • You need 4:3, 1:1 or 3:4 framing.
  • You may need the extra headroom the higher ceiling implies.

Checked against both models on 2026-08-09.

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Side-by-side specs

How Pika V2.2 and Wan V2.5 compare when used for Text & Reference to Video.

Pika V2.2 versus Wan V2.5 specifications for Text & Reference to Video
SpecificationPika V2.2Wan V2.5
Starting pricefrom 6 credits per secondfrom 8 credits per second
VersionsStandardStandard
Video resolution720p, 1080p480p, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios16:9, 3:2, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 2:3, 9:1616:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
Duration5, 105, 10
Text promptYesYes
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Frequently asked questions

Is Pika V2.2 or Wan V2.5 better?
Nearly interchangeable on paper — same 5-or-10-second options, both 720p and 1080p, neither with audio. Pika V2.2 is cheaper at both ends; Wan V2.5 adds a 480p draft tier and a wider set of aspect ratios.
What's the difference between Pika V2.2 and Wan V2.5?
Pika V2.2 and Wan V2.5 differ on 3 tracked specifications, covering price, output resolution, duration limits and which inputs each one accepts. Both are available on ZOOOP for Text & Reference to Video, so you can run the same prompt through each and compare the results directly.
Is Pika V2.2 or Wan V2.5 cheaper?
Pika V2.2 starts at 6 credits, against 8 for Wan V2.5. Both are starting prices: the final cost scales with resolution, duration and any extra options you turn on.
Can I use both Pika V2.2 and Wan V2.5 on ZOOOP?
Yes. One ZOOOP account gives you both Pika V2.2 and Wan V2.5 — plus every other model in the catalog — on the same credits, with no separate subscription per provider. You can switch models mid-project and keep your prompt.

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Specifications are read from the live ZOOOP model catalog and change as providers ship new versions. Credit figures are starting prices — the final cost depends on resolution, duration and the options you pick.