Runway
Verified FEATUREDBuilding Real-World Intelligence
Verified by the maker Details confirmed by Runway
Overview
Runway generates and edits video with its own models. Text, an image or an existing clip goes in, and a new shot comes out; the same account also covers image generation, music, voice and sound effects. The current line is the Gen-4 family, with Aleph for editing existing footage.
About Runway
Runway generates and edits video with its own models. Text, an image or an existing clip goes in, and a new shot comes out; the same account also covers image generation, music, voice and sound effects.
The current line is the Gen-4 family, with Aleph for editing existing footage. Alongside its own models it runs others, so one subscription reaches several generators rather than one. Credits are the unit: each model costs a set number per second of output, and the pricing page states the rate for each.
Beyond generation there is an agentic collaborator that plans a sequence of steps, brand kits, custom voice clones and 4K upscaling. Runway describes its wider work as real-world intelligence, with the creative products built on top of it.
🎥 Runway demo video
📷 Screenshots
✨ Key Features
Text and image to video
Generate a shot from a prompt or a still.
Gen-4 model family
Runway's own current video and image models.
Aleph
Edit and transform footage you already have.
Agentic collaborator
Plan a sequence of generation steps rather than prompting each one.
Voice, music and sound effects
Audio generation in the same account.
4K upscaling
Unlimited on Pro and above.
🎯 Target Audience
Filmmakers
Previsualise shots before committing a budget.
Advertising teams
Concept and test video ideas quickly.
Music video makers
Visuals that would be out of reach on a small budget.
Social creators
Short-form video without a camera.
Studios
Team plans, brand kits and studio-grade output formats.
⚖️ Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
👤 Founder / CEO
Cristóbal Valenzuela
Co-founder & CEO
Cristóbal Valenzuela grew up in Santiago, Chile, making home videos as a teenager, and studied economics and business before turning to art and design. With no background in deep learning he moved to New York to study at NYU Tisch's Interactive Telecommunications Program. He co-founded Runway there in 2018 with classmates Anastasis Germanidis and Alejandro Matamala.
Pricing Prices from the maker · check runway.com for current plans
Free
$0 /mo
- 125 one-time credits
- A selection of models to test concepts
- 5GB asset storage
Standard
$15 /mo
- 625 credits a month
- All AI video and image models
- No watermarks
- 4K upscaling, 20GB storage
Pro
$35 /mo
- 2,250 credits a month
- 15 parallel generations
- 1 brand kit and 1 voice clone
- Unlimited 4K upscaling, 100GB storage
Max
$95 /mo
- 9,500 credits a month
- Credits roll over one month
- Studio-grade HDR and ProRes output
- 500GB storage
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Runway?
Runway is building foundational Real-World Intelligence that can understand, simulate and act in the world. We offer products and services built on-top of this intelligence to empower individuals and organizations to do more in the world.
What are the key features of Runway?
Runway offers 6 main features. Text and image to video: Generate a shot from a prompt or a still. Gen-4 model family: Runway's own current video and image models. Aleph: Edit and transform footage you already have. Agentic collaborator: Plan a sequence of generation steps rather than prompting each one. Voice, music and sound effects: Audio generation in the same account. 4K upscaling: Unlimited on Pro and above.
How much does Runway cost?
Runway uses a Freemium pricing model. Available plans include Free at $0/mo, Standard at $15/mo, Pro at $35/mo, Max at $95/mo.
What are the pros and cons of Runway?
Key advantages include: Runs several model families under one subscription; Editing existing footage, not only generating new clips; The pricing page states the credit cost of every model. Potential drawbacks: Credits disappear quickly at higher resolutions; The free tier is 125 one-time credits, not a monthly allowance.
What type of tool is Runway?
Runway is listed under Video Editor on Ai Product Index.
Does Runway offer a free plan?
Yes, Runway offers a free plan. 125 one-time credits. A selection of models to test concepts. 5GB asset storage
Where can I try Runway?
You can visit the official Runway website at runway.com to sign up, explore features, or start a free trial.
SIDE BY SIDE
Runway vs Topaz Labs vs VEED
See at a glance which tool leads on each point. ★ = best in row
| CRITERIA | R Runway THIS TOOL | T  Topaz Labs UNCLAIMED | V  VEED UNCLAIMED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Building Real-World Intelligence | Professional photo & video enhancement powered by AI | AI Video Creation Platform |
| Starting price | $15 / month | $9 / month ★ Lowest | $10 / month |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Verified listing | Yes ★ Only one | No | No |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium |
| Founded | 2018 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Links | Visit Runway ↗ | View listing | View listing |
REVIEWS
What people say about Runway
No reviews yet
If you have used Runway, yours would be the first. Create a free account to leave a review, or sign in if you already have one.
MORE LIKE THIS
