Runway
FreeVideo editing + generation with granular creative control.
FreeFree tier
Inputs: text, image, video, audioOutputs: video, image, audio
About Runway
Runway is building foundational Real-World Intelligence to understand, simulate, and act in the world. It offers a comprehensive cloud-based creative suite for generating and editing video, images, and audio in one workspace. Trusted by over 50 million creators and leading enterprises, Runway provides access to state-of-the-art AI models like Gen-4.5, Gen-4 Turbo, and Seedance for video, as well as image generation, audio tools, and more. The platform also includes Runway Dev for developers to build custom pipelines and Runway Robotics for simulation and policy inference. With a free tier and paid plans starting at $12/month, it scales from individual creators to large teams.
Key Features
All-in-one cloud-based workspace for video, image, and audio
Generative video models: Gen-4.5, Gen-4 Turbo, Aleph, Seedance 2.0, Kling 3.0
Generative image models: Gen-4, Nano Banana Pro
Text-to-speech and audio generation (Lyria 3, Seed Audio)
4K upscaling and Topaz AI Upscale integration
Custom voices for lip sync and text-to-speech
No watermarks on paid plans
Credits-based system with monthly rollover on higher plans
Runway Dev: build custom pipelines with multiple models and endpoints
Runway Robotics: photorealistic simulation powered by GWM-1
Pros & Cons
Pros
- State-of-the-art video generation quality (Gen-4.5)
- Comprehensive all-in-one creative suite for multiple media types
- Cloud-based, works in browser with no powerful local hardware needed
- Free tier available to try tools
- No watermarks on paid plans
- Flexible credit system with rollover on higher tiers
- Developer API and custom workflow support
- Integrations with third-party tools like Topaz AI Upscale
Cons
- Free tier offers only 125 one-time credits, very limited
- Credit-based pricing can be confusing and expensive for heavy usage
- Requires internet connection; no offline functionality
- Not open source; no self-hosting option
- Learning curve for advanced features and pipelines
- Some advanced models only available on higher-priced plans
Best For
Video editing and generation for content creatorsFilm and advertising production with hybrid live-action and AIImage generation and editing for marketing and designPrototyping and rapid iteration with AI mediaDeveloper workflows: custom pipelines integrating multiple AI modelsRobotics simulation and synthetic data generationEnterprise-scale media production and brand campaigns
FAQ
Can I change my plan after subscribing?
Yes, you can upgrade at any time and the change takes effect immediately. Upgrades are prorated, so you only pay the time-adjusted difference and receive the additional credits.