Runway
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In short
Runway is aI video and image generation for creators and studios. It has a free plan and paid plans start at $12/mo. We recommend it in: Best AI for video.
Last checked Oct 25, 2026 · Test depth: Researched · Sources
Runway pricing and key facts
- Official site
- https://runwayml.com
- Pricing (as of Oct 25, 2026)
- Free $0; Standard $12/mo billed annually ($15 monthly); Pro $28/mo billed annually ($35 monthly); Max plan available.
- Free tier
- Yes
- Open source
- No
- Test depth
- Researched Compiled from official pages and public sources. Not used hands-on yet.
- Last checked
- Oct 25, 2026
Runway score: 68/100
| Test depth | 40 | Researched |
| Value | 65 | free tier/plan verified: +50; lowest paid plan $12/mo: +15 |
| Freshness | 100 | checked 0 day(s) before this build |
Runway alternatives
| Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Open source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runway | Yes | $12/mo | No | 68 |
 ComfyUI | Yes | Free / usage-based | Yes | 82 |
 Pika | Yes | $10/mo | No | 70 |
 Descript | Yes | $16/mo | No | 68 |
 HeyGen | Yes | $29/mo | No | 66 |
 Synthesia | Yes | Free / usage-based | No | 62 |
 Midjourney | No | $10/mo | No | 50 |
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Where Runway fits
Sources
- Official pricing / plans page — checked Oct 25, 2026
- Logo: fetched from www.google.com on Oct 25, 2026; trademarks belong to their owners.