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Runway

AI-first creative platform for generating and editing images and video with apps, node-based workflows, and developer AP
8.4
Rating
$12/month
Price
8
Key Features

Overview

Runway is an AI-first creative platform focused on generative image and video creation and editing. It offers consumer-facing apps, node-based Workflows to chain processing steps, and developer APIs/SDKs to embed models into products. Runway highlights multiple generative models (Gen-4, Gen-4 Turbo, Gen-4 Images, Gen-3 Alpha, Aleph, Act-Two) and supports text-to-video, image-to-video, various video editing operations (object removal, relighting, style change), voice and lip sync tools, upscaling, and Explore mode generations. The company positions itself as research-driven, moving research quickly into product (research pages include introductions for Gen-4 and Gen-3 Alpha). Runway provides a freemium pricing structure with credits that refresh monthly for paid tiers and which can be purchased additionally. Plans include a Free tier with a one-time credit grant, Standard and Pro annual plans billed per user, an Unlimited tier (feature set plus broadened Explore allowances), and Enterprise with custom pricing and configurations (SSO, configurable credits/spaces, advanced security, onboarding, priority support, integrations). The platform offers web-based tools and an API (docs at docs.dev.runwayml.com) with SDKs and guides; the API supports Gen-4 Turbo among other models and documents versioning policy (X-Runway-Version header) and pricing guidance. Runway requires branding attribution in end-user interfaces (displaying "Powered by Runway" linking to runwayml.com) when exposing Runway-generated content. Usage rights, community, privacy, and content policies are documented in the Help Center. Company information on the About page cites a 2018 founding and lists multiple office locations and a distributed team. Community discussion and reviews appear on Product Hunt, Reddit (r/runwayml), Discord, and review sites such as G2, showing generally positive reactions to ease of use and generative video capabilities and some user-reported concerns around cost, quality variability, and billing/support experiences.

Details

Developer
runwayml.com
Launch Year
2018
Free Trial
Yes
Updated
2025-12-07

Features

Generative video and image models

Multiple proprietary models (Gen-4, Gen-4 Turbo, Gen-4 Images, Gen-3 Alpha, Aleph, Act-Two) for text-to-video, image-to-video, and image generation.

Video editing tools

Editor features include object removal, relighting, style change, upscaling, and other frame-level edits.

Node-based Workflows

Visual, node-based Workflows for chaining steps and composing multi-step generative or editing processes.

APIs and SDKs

Developer APIs and SDKs with documentation for model usage, input formats, versioning, and integration guidance.

Credits-based usage

Credits are used to consume model outputs; paid plans refresh monthly and additional credits can be purchased.

Team and Enterprise features

Plans include workspace management, storage quotas, technical support, and enterprise features like SSO and custom configurations.

Screenshots

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Pricing

Free
Free

Entry-level free plan with limited credits, projects, and storage.

  • One-time 125 credits (approx. credit equivalence as noted on pricing page)
  • 3 video editor projects
  • 5 GB storage
  • Limited tool access (no Gen-4 Video access on Free)
Standard
$12/mo

Annual-billed plan with monthly credits, full generative video access, and team workspace features.

  • 625 monthly credits
  • Access to apps and full generative video
  • 100 GB storage
  • Unlimited video editor projects
  • Technical support
  • Workspace user cap (max 5)
Pro
$28/mo

Higher-tier annual plan with larger monthly credits, more storage, and advanced features.

  • 2,250 monthly credits
  • 500 GB storage
  • Advanced features (custom voices for lip sync/TTS)
  • Higher operational limits
Unlimited
Free

Unlimited-generation Explore mode access with expanded workspace allowances and Pro feature set.

  • Pro feature set included
  • Unlimited generations in Explore mode across many models
  • Larger workspace allowance (up to 10 users as noted)
Enterprise
Free

Custom pricing and configuration for large organizations with enterprise-grade features and support.

  • Custom pricing and credit/configuration bundles
  • SSO and advanced security controls
  • Onboarding and priority support
  • Integrations and configurable spaces

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong generative video and image model offerings (Gen-4 and Gen-3 families)
  • Node-based Workflows enable composable, multi-step pipelines
  • APIs and SDKs for developer integration
  • Research-driven company that moves models into product

Cons

  • Cost can be a concern for some users (credits/consumption model)
  • User-reported variability in quality depending on use case and model
  • Some users report billing or support experience issues
  • Help Center requires JavaScript/cookies which may block access for some users

Compare with Alternatives

FeatureRunwayAdobe FireflyStability AI
Pricing$12/month$29.99/monthN/A
Rating8.4/108.4/109.0/10
Generative Video DepthStrong video-generation and editing modelsEmerging video generationMultimodal video and 3D capabilities
Node Workflow SupportYesNoNo
Model OpennessPartialNoYes
Creative App IntegrationPartialYesPartial
Developer API MaturityProduction-ready APIs and SDKsEstablished Creative Cloud APIsMature developer APIs and self-hosting
Editing Controls PrecisionHigh-precision editing controlsRobust creative editing controlsAdvanced editing and control tools
Media Modality BreadthImage and video focusedImages, audio, video, vectorsImages, video, audio, 3D support
Enterprise GovernanceYesYesYes

Audience

CreatorsIndividual artists and creators using generative video and image tools for content and creative projects.
StudiosSmall to large studios using team workspaces, advanced editing, and generative models for production workflows.
EnterprisesEnterprises seeking custom configurations, SSO, security/compliance features, and dedicated onboarding/support.

Tags

generative-videoimage-generationtext-to-videovideo-editingnode-based-workflowsapisdkresearch-driven