Shots vs Pika Style

Shots includes 3D tilt, animations, and video export in every plan, where Pika Style puts tilt and background images on its Pro plan.

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The verdict

Pika Style has a larger template library and more device models, including iPad and Pixel. Shots is the stronger choice if you want 3D tilt, animation, and video export in one open-source editor, alongside launch features, while Pika Style puts tilt and background images on its $13/mo Pro plan.

Shots

Open source

From $199/mo, open source (Apache 2.0), runs in any browser

Where it wins

  • 250+ backgrounds in every plan
  • Full animation timeline with 40+ presets
  • 3D perspective transforms in every plan
  • Video export (MP4, WebM, GIF)
  • No watermarks ever
  • Open source

Pika Style

Free plan; Pro $13/mo or $150/yr; Lifetime $299

Limitations

  • Tilt is a Pro feature
  • Background images are Pro-only
  • Some mockup templates need a paid plan
  • Animation and video export not listed

Feature by feature

FeatureShotsPika Style
PriceFrom $199/moFree plan, Pro $13/mo
Backgrounds250+ gradients, solids, imagesGradients free, images on Pro
Device FramesiPhone, MacBook, Apple Watch, Safari, Chrome, ArciPhone, iPad, Pixel, MacBook, browser
3D EffectsFull perspective transformsTilt on Pro
Animations40+ presets, keyframe editorNot listed
Video ExportMP4, WebM, GIFNot listed
Export ResolutionUp to 5x scaleUp to 4K on Pro
Open SourceYes (Apache 2.0)No

Pika Style pricing and feature details checked on September 20, 2026 against https://pika.style. Third-party plans change without notice, so confirm current pricing on their site before deciding. Visit Pika Style

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Shots covers Pika Style's core features (backgrounds, shadows, device and browser frames) and includes 3D tilt, an animation timeline with 40+ presets, and video export in MP4, WebM, or GIF in every plan. Pika Style offers more templates and device models, with tilt and background images on its Pro plan.

Pika Style's site does not list animation or video export. Shots includes a keyframe animation timeline with 40+ motion presets and exports MP4, WebM, and GIF.

Shots includes 250+ gradient, solid, mesh, and image backgrounds in every plan. Pika Style includes gradients on its free plan and puts background images on Pro.

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