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Runway

AI video generation and editing suite

59 /100

RankScore

#5

Ranked in AI Video

Available in United States Supports English Available in United Kingdom Available in United Arab Emirates Available in India Available in Canada

Last verified Jul 10, 2026 ✓ Verified by RankTool.ai

Quick Info

Pricing
Contact sales
Founded
2018
Platform
Web, Cloud SaaS
API
✗ No
GDPR
✓ Yes

Overview

Creative tools for Gen-3 video, inpainting, and motion design.

Read detailed overview
Runway is a generative media platform centered on AI video creation. It combines first-party models such as Gen-4.5, Aleph 2.0, Act-Two, Gen-4 Image, and GWM-related research tools with selected third-party video, image, audio, and language models inside one creative workspace. From an expert-review perspective, Runway is notable because it is not only a text-to-video generator. The product includes image-to-video, video-to-video editing, relighting, backdrop changes, object removal, product reshoots, upscaling, character performance, dialogue generation, audio tools, mood boards, multi-shot generation, and node-based Workflows for chaining models together. Runway is well-suited to creators, filmmakers, advertising teams, VFX teams, game concept teams, and brand studios that need rapid visual iteration without maintaining separate subscriptions for every model. It also offers an API and developer portal for teams that want to embed generative media into their own apps or production systems. Important considerations include credit-based usage limits, short single-generation video outputs, model variability, content moderation restrictions, and a learning curve for teams that want production-grade consistency across longer scenes.

Key features

Gen-3 Alpha
Video to video
Motion brush
Lip sync
Image to video
Green screen
Timeline editor

7 features

Quick facts

Price
$15
Free plan
No
Trial
Yes
Learning
Intermediate
API
No
Platforms
Web, Cloud SaaS
Privacy
GDPR ✓
SOC2 ✓
Open source
No
Teams
Yes
Languages
Multi
Enterprise
Yes
SSO available
Verified
Jul 10, 2026
🟢 Fresh
Pricing checked
Jun 22, 2026
🟢 Fresh
Features checked
Jul 7, 2026
🟢 Fresh

Information on this page is compiled from official sources, public data, and AI-assisted research. While we strive for accuracy and regularly verify details, errors or outdated information may occur. Always confirm critical details (especially pricing) on the tool's official website before making a purchase decision.

Regions & availability

Where this tool is available and how you can pay

Available in United States Supports English Available in United Kingdom Available in United Arab Emirates Available in India Available in Canada
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Ranking & awards

Rating breakdown

Overall: 59/100

Feature Completeness 70
Pricing Value 60
Ease of Use 60
Output Quality * 50
User Reviews * 50
Popularity * 50
Freshness Fresh 80
Privacy & Security * 50

* Estimated — not enough data yet

How we calculate RankScore →

Decision score

Quick-glance breakdown to help you decide — value, ease, features, support, and privacy.

Decision score

Expert + user ratings blended per dimension (1–10 scale)

5.0
Overall / 5★ search score
Privacy/Security 5.0

Use cases

Who uses Runway and for what?

Video generation Creative editing

Pricing plans

Pricing verified Jun 22, 2026 📈 12 changes in 6 mo 💰 Team of 5: ~$75/mo

Pricing last verified Jun 22, 2026. Confirm current rates on Runway's website →

Performance & benchmarks

How Runway performs against industry benchmarks

AI model: Runway Gen-4.5, Aleph 2.0, Gen-4 Image, Act-Two, GWM models, and selected third-party creative models
Provider: Other

DreamBench++ Quality Score

Runway 93.3%
Rate limits
Free: Free plan includes 125 one-time credits.
Paid: Paid creative plans include monthly credit allotments; Standard includes 625 credits/month, Pro includes 2250 credits/month, and Max includes 9500 credits/month when billed annually.

⚠️ Benchmarks are based on published reports and may not reflect real-world performance.

Technical details

Under the hood

AI model

Runway Gen-4.5, Aleph 2.0, Gen-4 Image, Act-Two, GWM models, and selected third-party creative models

(Other)

Input types

  • ✓ Text
  • ✓ Image
  • ✓ Audio
  • ✓ Video

Output types

  • ✓ Text
  • ✓ Image
  • ✓ Audio
  • ✓ Video

Deployment

Cloud hosted

Privacy & security

Privacy score

50/100

50

🔒 Data usage

  • Not used for training (default)

📋 Compliance

✓ GDPR ✓ SOC 2 ✗ HIPAA ✓ CCPA

🛡️ Security

✓ SSO / SAML ✓ Audit logs ✓ Encryption at rest ✓ Encryption in transit

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Quick comparison

How Runway compares to top competitors

Feature Runway Stable Diffusion Online HeyGen Pika
Price/mo $15 $10 $24 $10
Free plan
Context
API
Open source
RankScore 59 78 71 68
Full Runway vs Stable Diffusion Online comparison → Full Runway vs HeyGen comparison →

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Frequently asked questions

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How much does Runway cost?
Runway does not have a free plan but offers a free trial. Paid plans start at $15/month (Standard) with 625 credits. Pro ($35/month) and Unlimited ($95/month) tiers offer more credits and features. Credits are consumed per second of video generated — Gen-3 Alpha Turbo costs 5 credits/second.
What is Runway Gen-3 Alpha?
Gen-3 Alpha is Runway's latest text-to-video and image-to-video model, producing cinematic-quality clips up to 10 seconds. It supports camera controls, motion brush for directing movement in specific areas, and lip sync. Gen-3 Alpha Turbo offers faster generation at lower credit cost.
How does Runway compare to Pika for video?
Runway is the professional-grade choice with a full video editing timeline, advanced tools (motion brush, green screen, inpainting), and higher output quality. Pika is more accessible with a free tier and creative effects (Pikaffects) but less editing control. Runway suits filmmakers; Pika suits social media creators.
Can Runway edit existing videos?
Yes. Beyond generation, Runway offers video editing tools including inpainting (remove/replace objects), green screen, motion tracking, slow motion, and frame interpolation. The browser-based timeline editor lets you combine AI-generated clips with uploaded footage.
What video formats does Runway export?
Runway exports in MP4 format at up to 4K resolution depending on your plan and model. Gen-3 Alpha generates at 1280×768 by default. Clips can be extended, upscaled, and combined in the timeline editor before export.

Company

Made by Runway

Founded
2018
HQ
New York, NY, US
Funding
$860M
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