How much does Runway cost?

Runway uses a credit subscription, monthly or yearly model — see the pricing section for the plans we have on file.

Its headline capabilities: text and image to video; video-to-video restyling; compositing tools.

Runway

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★★★★★4.5VideoPaidUpdated 27 Oct 2026

AI video generation and editing, redefined

Runway's Gen series lets you generate, edit and motion-track video with text and image prompts. An industry standard for AI filmmaking.

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Starter prompts

Copy one into Runway and swap the {braces} for your own details.

A {camera movement} shot of {subject} in {setting}, {mood} lighting, five seconds, cinematic.
Animate this still with subtle motion: {image}.
Extend this clip by four seconds, keeping the motion and lighting consistent: {clip}.

Overview

Runway is the most complete AI video suite: generation, editing, motion tracking, inpainting and a long list of small tools filmmakers actually need. Gen-series models lead on motion realism, and the editor lets you assemble a sequence rather than a single clip.

Key Features

Text and image to video

Generate clips from a prompt or a still, with camera-motion controls built in.

Video-to-video restyling

Apply a look to existing footage while preserving the original motion.

Compositing tools

Motion brush, inpainting, background removal and frame interpolation inside one timeline.

How to Use

Start a project and generate a 5–10 second clip from a still for best consistency.
Use camera controls (dolly, pan) to add the motion you want rather than hoping the prompt supplies it.
Assemble clips on the timeline, then restyle or extend selectively.
Export at target resolution; upscale only the shots that need it.

Core Advantages

✓Broadest toolset — it can carry a whole short film pipeline.
✓Motion quality and prompt adherence are consistently strong.
✓Continuous shipping cadence; new models appear every few months.

Who It's For

Filmmakers and motion designers doing pre-visualisation.Brands producing short-form social video.Agencies prototyping concepts before a real shoot.

Pricing & Free Trial

Credit subscription, monthly or yearly Read from the vendor page

Plan	Price	Notes
Free	$0 / month	125 one-off credits, watermarked exports, 5 GB storage

Free tier: Free account with 125 one-time credits and 5 GB of asset storage.

Last checked 27 Oct 2026 · source page

Standard, Pro and Unlimited tiers scale credits and resolution — see the page for current numbers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Runway?: Runway's Gen series lets you generate, edit and motion-track video with text and image prompts. An industry standard for AI filmmaking.
Is there a free plan for Runway?: Free account with 125 one-time credits and 5 GB of asset storage.
How much does Runway cost?: Runway uses a credit subscription, monthly or yearly model — see the pricing section for the plans we have on file.
What can Runway do?: Its headline capabilities: text and image to video; video-to-video restyling; compositing tools.
Who is Runway for?: It is aimed at filmmakers and motion designers doing pre-visualisation., brands producing short-form social video., agencies prototyping concepts before a real shoot..

Our Verdict

The professional default for AI video today. Costs add up when you iterate heavily, so budget credits by shot rather than by project. For pure social clips, Pika is cheaper; for consistent characters, Luma is steadier.