Runway: pricing, features and alternatives
AI creative platform for generating and editing video, images and audio.
- Starting price
- $15/month
- Free plan
- Yes
- Difficulty
- Some learning curve
- API
- Not listed
- Last checked
Runway plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 125 one-time credits |
| Standard | $15/month | 625 credits/month ($12/mo annually) |
| Pro | $35/month | 2,250 credits/month ($28/mo annually) |
| Max | $95/month | 9,500 credits/month ($76/mo annually) |
Prices are taken from Runway's official pricing page and were last checked on November 7, 2026. Yearly plans are shown as the monthly equivalent. Prices change often, so confirm on the official site before you buy. See Runway's pricing page.
What Runway is good for
- Generating short video clips
- B roll and visual effects
Things to know before you choose
- Free plan: 125 one-time credits
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Runway alternatives
- DescriptVideo Generation Text-based audio and video editor with AI transcription, cleanup and clip tools. Free plan · from $24/month Compare Runway vs Descript
- HeyGenVideo Generation AI video generator for talking-avatar videos, with translation and localization. Free plan · from $29/month Compare Runway vs HeyGen
- SynthesiaVideo Generation AI video platform for creating avatar-presented videos from a script, with translation and dubbing. Free plan · from $19/month Compare Runway vs Synthesia
- Adobe FireflyImage Generation Adobe's AI app for generating and editing images, video and audio, including partner models. Free plan · from $9.99/month
- CanvaDesign Online design platform for social posts, presentations, videos and brand assets with AI tools. Free plan · from $18/month
- Google GeminiAI Assistants Google's Gemini assistant with image, video and music generation, Deep Research and Google app integration. Free plan · from $4.99/month
Frequently asked questions
Does Runway have a free plan?
Yes. Runway has a free plan (125 one-time credits). Paid plans start at $15/month.
How much does Runway cost?
Free: Free; Standard: $15/month; Pro: $35/month; Max: $95/month. Prices are from Runway's official pricing page, last checked on November 7, 2026.
What are the best Runway alternatives?
Descript (free plan · from $24/month), HeyGen (free plan · from $29/month), Synthesia (free plan · from $19/month), Adobe Firefly (free plan · from $9.99/month).
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