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Runway

AI creative suite for generating and editing video, images and audio with Runway's own Gen-4.5 video model and other models, on the web, iPhone and Android, plus an API for developers.

From $12/moFree planAI Video & Image

This profile is based on Runway's official website, pricing page and help docs, checked Oct 12, 2026. We haven't tested Runway hands-on yet.

Screenshot of the Runway homepage
Runway homepage, captured Oct 12, 2026. The live site may look different.

What does Runway do?

Runway is an AI creative suite for making and editing video, images and audio. Its headline video model is Gen-4.5, and paid plans also include other video and image models. You work in the browser or the iPhone and Android apps, and developers can use the same models through Runway's API.

  • Gen-4.5 video model. Runway's own video generation model, which Runway describes as state of the art for motion quality, prompt adherence and visual fidelity.
  • Other models in one plan. Paid plans include all AI video and image models in the app, including third-party image models such as Nano Banana Pro on Max.
  • Audio generation. Standard and up add music, voice and sound-effect generation; Pro adds a custom voice clone.
  • 4K upscaling and pro formats. Upscale video to 4K on paid plans; Max adds HDR, ProRes and image-sequence output.
  • Mobile apps. iPhone and Android apps alongside the web app.
  • Runway API. Runway Dev gives developers API access to Runway and other labs' models.
  • Runway Ads. An engine for performance marketing that creates, localizes and publishes ad creative, with human approval built in.

Who is Runway for?

Runway is a good fit if you're a video creator or a business owner, and you need help making videos and images.

How much does Runway cost?

Runway starts at $12/mo. It also has a free plan. We checked this on Oct 12, 2026 on the official pricing page.

Starts at
$12/mo
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
Not offered on the pricing page

Standard plan billed yearly ($15/mo billed monthly) with 625 credits a month, about 52 seconds of Gen-4.5 video, and no watermarks. Credits don't roll over on Standard or Pro. Free plan: 125 one-time credits.

Runway plans compared

PlanBilled monthlyBilled yearlyWhat you get
Free$0$0125 one-time credits, a selection of models, 5GB storage
Standard$15/mo$12/mo625 credits a month (about 52 seconds of Gen-4.5 video), all video and image models, no watermarks, 4K upscaling, 20GB storage
Pro$35/mo$28/mo2,250 credits a month, 15 parallel generations, 1 custom voice clone, unlimited 4K video upscaling, 100GB storage
Max$95/mo$76/mo9,500 credits a month that roll over for one month, early access to new models, HDR and ProRes output, 500GB storage
Team & EnterpriseNot listedCustomContact sales

Annual prices are per month, billed yearly (the page says 'Yearly -20% off'). Credits on Standard and Pro don't roll over; Max credits roll over for one month. Extra credits are sold in blocks starting at 1,000. The pricing page doesn't say whether plans are priced per user.

Checked Oct 12, 2026 on Runway's pricing page. Prices change often, so confirm before you buy.

Runway pros and cons

What stands out

  • Free plan with 125 credits to try it
  • Pricing page translates credits into seconds of video per model
  • Web, iPhone and Android apps plus an API
  • Max credits roll over for a month

Watch out for

  • 625 credits on Standard is under a minute of Gen-4.5 video a month
  • Standard and Pro credits don't roll over
  • Free plan only covers a selection of models
  • Team pricing isn't published

Based on Runway's own pages, not hands-on testing.

What are the alternatives to Runway?

We list 3 other AI Video & Image tools: Higgsfield, Luma AI, Pika. Each one below shows its starting price and when you might pick it instead.

  • Higgsfield · Price not checked

    Choose Higgsfield if you'd like a second option to compare for making videos and images.

  • Luma AI · From $25/mo

    Choose Luma AI if you'd like a second option to compare for making videos and images.

  • Pika · From $8/mo

    Choose Pika if you want a lower starting price ($8/mo vs $12/mo).

Runway FAQ

How much does Runway cost?

On 12 Oct 2026 Runway listed Standard at $15/mo ($12/mo billed yearly), Pro at $35/mo ($28/mo yearly) and Max at $95/mo ($76/mo yearly). The Free plan includes 125 one-time credits.

How much video do Runway credits buy?

Runway's pricing page says Standard's 625 credits cover about 52 seconds of Gen-4.5 or 104 seconds of Gen-4 Turbo; Pro's 2,250 credits cover about 187 seconds of Gen-4.5.

Does Runway add a watermark?

Paid plans list 'No watermarks'. The pricing page doesn't say whether the Free plan adds one.

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