Runway

Runway builds generative models for video, image, and audio, and packages them into tools for creative work. Its Creative suite is a cloud workspace for generating and editing footage in one place, with models such as Gen-4.5 for video and an agent that helps carry out multi-step edits. Developers reach the same models through the Runway Dev API, and robotics teams use a separate platform for simulation and policy work. The company describes the shared foundation as real-world intelligence.

Key Features

• Text-to-video and image-to-video generation with Gen-4.5 and other Runway models.
• Image generation and editing in the same workspace as video.
• Audio tools for music, voice, and sound effects.
• An agentic creative collaborator that can carry out multi-step work in the editor.
• Characters, brand kits, and custom voice clones for consistent campaigns.
• 4K upscaling, HDR and ProRes output, and image sequences on higher tiers.
• A developer API with model routing, workflows, recipes, and documentation.

Who is it for

• Filmmakers and video editors who need shots that were never filmed.
• Agencies and marketing teams producing campaign video at speed.
• Designers creating concept frames and product visuals.
• Developers adding video or image generation through an API.
• Enterprises and educators standardizing on one creative platform.

What can you do with Runway

• Generate a video clip from a written prompt or a starting image.
• Edit existing footage and combine generated shots with live-action material.
• Create music, voiceover, and sound effects for a sequence.
• Upscale output to 4K and export in formats suitable for post-production.
• Keep a recurring character or brand look consistent across clips.
• Build a repeatable pipeline with the API, workflows, and recipes.

How does Runway work

• Pick a plan and open the Creative workspace in a browser.
• Choose a video, image, or audio model and enter a prompt or upload a reference.
• Generate variations, then refine them with editing tools or by directing the agent.
• Upscale the result or generate another variation until it fits the sequence.
• Export the finished asset, or call the same model through the API.
• Track credit use as you work, and buy extra credits when a project needs more.

Pricing

• Free is 0 US dollars per month and includes 125 one-time credits, 5GB of storage, and a limited model selection.
• Standard is 12 US dollars per month billed annually, or 15 monthly, with 625 credits per month and 20GB of storage.
• Pro is 28 US dollars per month billed annually, or 35 monthly, with 2,250 credits per month and 100GB of storage.
• Max is 76 US dollars per month billed annually, or 95 monthly, with 9,500 credits per month and 500GB of storage.
• Extra credits can be purchased separately, with a minimum purchase of 1,000 credits.

FAQ

Is there a free Runway plan?

Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 125 one-time credits, 5GB of asset storage, and access to a limited selection of models. Paid plans add monthly credits and more storage.

How do credits work?

Each generation draws on a credit balance that varies by model and resolution. Runway publishes estimates, such as 625 credits equaling about 52 seconds of Gen-4.5 video or 78 Gen-4 images at 1080p.

Can I use Runway for commercial work?

Paid plans include watermark-free output, and the Free plan is intended for exploration. Check the current terms for how a finished piece may be used.

Does Runway have an API?

Yes. Runway Dev provides an API with access to Runway models and models from other labs, along with model routing, workflows, recipes, and character tools.

What is included in the Pro plan?

Pro adds 2,250 monthly credits, 15 parallel generations, up to five projects, a brand kit, a custom voice clone, Runway MCP, unlimited 4K upscaling, and 100GB of storage.