DOARunway
Runway started in 2018 and became known for generated video. You pay credits or a monthly plan. The free tier is only a short test. A 10–15 second ad can burn a lot of credit.
When it launched
Runway · 2018
Languages
English interface.
Where it runs
Browser
Plans and price (guide)
- Free · 125 one-off credits
To see the quality, not to produce every week.
- Standard · $15 / month
$12 billed yearly. Entry plan. Cost rises with seconds.
- Pro · $35 / month
$28 billed yearly. More credits for weekly production.
- Max · $95 / month
$76 billed yearly. Top plan.
What you can do
- Gen video models
- Editor with layers and motion brush
- Assets and character consistency
Pros
- Among the best AI video quality
- Workflow built for production, not just demos
- Among the highest video quality
- There is an editor, not just a magic box
Limits and plans
- Expensive if you generate many seconds
- There is a learning curve
What it is good for
- Spots, film prototypes and short ads
- Creative teams who already edit video
- Short ads
- Tests for a music video
- Shots you cannot film yet
How to get started with Runway
- Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
- It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
- If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗
Alternatives to Runway
See all alternatives to Runway →
Comparisons
Runway: frequently asked questions
What is Runway for?
Generative video studio. Text/image-to-video, generative editing and tools for filmmakers and marketers.
Is Runway free?
It has a free version with limits. Free with 125 one-time credits. Standard $15, Pro $35 and Max $95 a month ($12, $28 and $76 billed yearly). Prices change: check the official site.
Which devices does Runway work on?
It works on Browser.
Is Runway hard to use?
It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
What are the alternatives to Runway?
The closest are Pika, Kling and CapCut. You can see them all on the alternatives to Runway page.