Runway
Free planA leading tool for making cinematic video from text and images
A leading AI video generation tool that creates video from text and images.
vs. similar tools: The most reliable quality for general-purpose video generation, backed by a broad ecosystem.
Overview
At a glance
- The most reliable output quality for general-purpose video generation
- Supports both text and image input with 4K output
- Watermark-free output once on a paid plan
- Clips cap at 20 seconds, so longer videos need stitching
- Free plan leaves a watermark and grants only one-time credits
- Best for: Video creators and ad makers producing cinematic shots
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Runway is a leading AI video generation tool that creates video from text and images. It supports both text-to-video and image-to-video and offers an API, making it a fit for video creators chasing quick cinematic shots as well as makers of ad and social content.
Its strength is finished-looking output paired with an approachable workspace. It can render up to 4K resolution, and moving to a paid plan lets you export video without the watermark that the free plan leaves behind, so it can be used commercially as is. The entry plan starts at $12 per month.
The limits sit in length and free-tier terms. A single clip caps at 20 seconds, so building anything longer entails editing work to stitch clips together. The free plan grants only one-time credits and leaves a watermark, making it closer to a trial than a production tool.
In short, it is a powerful pick for video creators who prioritize quality and reliability, and teams mass-producing short ad and social cuts. Those who need a single multi-minute video, or who want to run on the free tier alone, should first check the length cap and watermark terms.
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly price | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 125 one-time credits, watermark included |
| Standard | $12/mo | 625 credits/month, watermark removed |
| Pro | $28/mo | 2,250 credits/month, 4K output, priority processing |
| Unlimited | $76/mo | Unlimited standard generations plus 2,250 fast credits/month |
Specs
- Max length
- 20s
- Max resolution
- 4K
- Watermark
- Free plan only
- API
- Yes
- Open source
- No
- Self-hosting
- Not available
- Korean support
- Input/output only
- Commercial use
- Allowed
Popularity
Buzz and recognition on absolute thresholds
Absolute-threshold score
90
High confidence4/4 signals
Each axis maps to a 1-10 absolute threshold where 10 means broadly recognizable. Collected: 2026-06-16.
Verified public benchmark: $5.3B valuation and reported adoption across media, advertising, gaming, and robotics (as of 2026-02-10) Source
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Last updated: 2026-05-30
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