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About Runway
What is Runway?
Runway is a browser-based AI video editing platform that lets you generate video clips from text prompts, transform existing footage, and apply real-time effects like background removal and object tracking — all without a high-end GPU. It solves the problem of needing expensive hardware or complex editing software to create professional-looking video content.
Who is it best for?
Runway is built for video creators, editors, and marketers who want to generate footage from text, quickly remove backgrounds, track objects, or collaborate on video projects in a team workspace. It is not designed for users who need linear timeline-based editing (like Premiere Pro) or who require extensive audio editing tools.
Real use cases
- Generate short marketing videos from a text description using Gen-2 or Gen-4 models
- Replace or remove objects in video frames with the inpainting tool
- Remove green screen backgrounds in real time without a physical chroma key
- Apply AI styles or transform existing footage into different visual looks
Key features
- Text-to-Video — Generate short video clips from text prompts using Gen-2 AI
- Video-to-Video — Apply styles or transform existing footage with AI
- Inpainting — Remove or replace objects in video frames
- Green Screen — Remove backgrounds in real-time without a physical chroma key
- Motion Tracking — Track objects or text across frames automatically
- Collaborative Editor — Multiple users can edit the same project in the browser
SaaSpartout Score
7.3
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Runway Pricing
Runway pricing: from $12/mo. Billing model: Freemium.
Free
$0 per user per month – includes 125 one-time credits (equal to 25s of Gen-4 Turbo), access to generative video and image tools, 3 video editor projects, 5GB asset storage. No Gen-4 Video included.
Standard
$12 per user per month (billed annually $144) – includes 625 credits monthly, access to Gen-4.5, Gen-4, Veo 3.1, Aleph, Act-Two, all third-party video and image models, upscale resolution, watermark removal, 100GB asset storage, unlimited video editor projects, technical support.
Pro
$28 per user per month (billed annually $336) – includes 2250 credits monthly, custom voices for lip sync and text-to-speech, 500GB asset storage.
Max
$76 per user per month (billed annually $912) – includes 9500 credits monthly, unused credits roll over 1 month, first access to newest models, highest generation volume.
Enterprise plan available with custom credits, single sign-on, and priority support. Free plan available—no credit card required to start.
Frequently asked questions
Is Runway free?
Yes, Runway offers a free plan with 125 one-time credits (equal to 25s of Gen-4 Turbo), 3 video editor projects, and 5GB asset storage forever.
How much does Runway cost per month?
Runway plans start at $12 per user per month (billed annually) for Standard, $28 for Pro, and $76 for Max. A free plan is also available.
What is Runway used for?
Runway is used for AI video generation from text or images, real-time video editing (background removal, object tracking), and collaborative browser-based editing for creators and marketers.
What are the best alternatives to Runway?
Top alternatives include Synthesia (AI avatar videos), Pika Labs (text-to-video), Descript (video editing with AI), and Adobe Premiere Pro (traditional editing).
Does Runway require a powerful computer?
No, Runway runs entirely in the browser, so you don't need a high-end GPU or powerful computer — just an internet connection.
