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Runway

Gen-4.5 generation plus a full creative editing suite

Text- and image-to-video paired with editing tools such as motion brush, inpainting and extension, aimed at professionals who direct shots rather than only prompt them.

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CategoryText-to-Video
Websiterunwayml.com
Starting price$12/month (official pricing page)
Free planYes — one-time free credits
Pricing checkedOct 2026

Questions

What is Runway?

Text- and image-to-video paired with editing tools such as motion brush, inpainting and extension, aimed at professionals who direct shots rather than only prompt them.

Does Runway have a free plan?

Yes: Yes — one-time free credits, as listed on the official site when Vireoma checked (Oct 2026).

What are alternatives to Runway?

In the same category, Vireoma also lists Google Veo (Flow), Kling AI, Pika.

Alternatives in Text-to-Video

Google Veo (Flow)

Google's Veo video models in the Flow filmmaking tool

Free plan: Yes — daily free Flow creditsPricing checked Oct 2026

from $19.99/mo · Text-to-Video

Kling AI

Kuaishou's video model — strong motion and long clips for the price

Free plan: Yes — daily credits, watermarked downloadsPricing checked Oct 2026

from $8.8/mo · Text-to-Video

Pika

Playful short clips and effects for social video

Free plan: YesPricing checked Oct 2026

from $8/mo · Text-to-Video