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Runway
Generative video and editing tools.
What it is
Runway generates and edits video with AI, covering text-to-video, inpainting and motion tools. It is aimed at people who edit rather than prompt: generation sits next to inpainting, masking and motion tools in one timeline. Output length and consistency remain the practical limits, which is why it supplements rather than replaces production.
Runway pricing
Runway lists 1 plan and none of them carries a monthly charge.
| Plan | Price | What the vendor’s page says |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Free: 125 one-time credits, 5 GB |
Prices read from the vendor's own pricing page on 2026-09-08. Vendors change plans without notice — check the source before you budget. Source
Key features
Text and image to video
Generates clips from prompts or reference stills.
Video inpainting
Removes or replaces objects across frames.
Editing timeline
Combines generated and filmed footage in one editor.
Strengths and trade-offs
What works well
- Leading quality in generative video
- Editing tools alongside generation
- Fast iteration on ideas
Where it falls short
- Credits are consumed quickly
- Output still needs human editing
- Costs mount on longer projects
Who it is for
Video teams and creators exploring generative footage.
Pick it or skip it
Pick Runway if
- Creators testing AI video: 125 one-time free credits with basic models
- Regular users: Standard $12/month annually ($15 monthly) with 625 credits and all models
- Studios that need volume: Max $76/month annually with 9,500 credits and rollover
Skip it if
- You expect long clips cheaply — Gen-4.5 costs 60 credits per 5 seconds of video
- You need custom voice clones below Pro ($28/month annually)
- You need API or team pricing; those are listed separately
Our verdict
The strongest generative video tool for now. Budget credits carefully; experimentation is expensive.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Runway have a free plan?
- Yes. Runway offers a free tier with limits; paid plans unlock higher usage or team features.
- Who is Runway best for?
- Video teams and creators exploring generative footage.
- What are the main drawbacks of Runway?
- The trade-offs we noted: Credits are consumed quickly; Output still needs human editing; Costs mount on longer projects.
- When should you not use Runway?
- Skip Runway if: You expect long clips cheaply — Gen-4.5 costs 60 credits per 5 seconds of video; You need custom voice clones below Pro ($28/month annually); You need API or team pricing; those are listed separately.
What we checked
- Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.Yes
- Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.Yes
- Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.No
- SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.No
“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.
Evidence and freshness
Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-09-08
- Runway — Pricing ↗
Checked 2026-09-08 · Supports: Free: 125 one-time credits, 5 GB, Standard $12/month annual or $15 monthly: 625 credits; Pro $28/$35: 2,250 credits; Max $76/$95: 9,500 credits, rollover 1 month, Gen-4.5 60 credits per 5 seconds; extra credits from 1,000 minimum, never expire
Limit: Vendor pricing page was reviewed by an editor on this date; this record is not a ToolCompare benchmark. Prices and limits change.
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