Runway

AI creative platform for video, images, editing, agents and generative media workflows

AI Image Generation & Design AI Video Creation & Editing Tested

Research-based score

4.8

Tested

Features and capabilities5.0

Official Runway documentation verifies Gen-4.5 and third-party video models, image generation, Runway Agent, video editing, performance capture, generative audio, Adobe plugins, MCP and a separately priced developer API.

Usability and implementation4.7

G2 reviewers praise fast visual prototyping, ease of turning ideas into video and creative editing, while recent users also complain about the cost of repeated iteration and finite credit pools.

Pricing and value transparency4.3

Free, Standard, Pro, Max and Team pricing is clearly published with annual discounts and credit allocations, but model-specific credit burn can vary dramatically and legacy Unlimited is currently being phased out.

Integrations, security and trust5.0

Runway maintains SOC 2 Type II and ISO/IEC 27001:2022, keeps uploaded assets private by default and has enterprise commitments that third-party model providers do not train on customer content.

Scored by Surabhi Singh

Quick facts

Vendor: Runway AI, Inc.
Pricing model: freemium
Plan pricing: Free plan; Standard is USD 15/month or USD 12/month billed annually
Free plan: Yes — check limits
Free trial: Not confirmed
Last verified: 9/24/2026

About Runway

Runway is a generative-media platform for creating and editing AI video, images and audio. Its current product combines Runway and third-party models, Runway Agent, video editing, performance capture, upscaling, voice and sound generation, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects plugins, MCP connections and a separate developer API. In 2026, Runway introduced Max and is phasing out the legacy Unlimited plan in favor of a fully credit-based model.

Best for

Creators, agencies and media teams that need one platform for generative video, image, audio and editing workflows with access to multiple first-party and third-party models.

Runway pros and cons

Pros

G2 reviewers praise Runway for quickly turning ideas or still images into usable motion concepts without conventional animation workflows.
Runway provides access to its own models and a growing range of third-party video and image models in one creative interface.
Runway Agent can plan, generate, analyze and edit larger creative projects while choosing models based on speed, cost or quality preferences.
Native plugins for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects bring generation, restyling, upscaling and background tools into professional editing workflows.
Runway maintains SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification and states that third-party model providers are contractually prohibited from training on enterprise customer content.

Cons

−Recent G2 reviewers explicitly complain that repeated creative iteration can become expensive because every generation draws from a finite credit balance.
−Different models consume radically different credits per second or image, making output economics harder to compare than the headline subscription price.
−Standard and Pro monthly plan credits do not roll over; only Max and Team currently roll unused monthly credits for one month.
−The legacy Unlimited plan is being phased out, so users who relied on Explore Mode must move toward the Max credit model.
−Collaboration requires Team or Enterprise, while individual Standard, Pro and Max plans are single-user workspaces.

Features

Runway Dev API

Separate developer billing · Developer credits cost USD 0.01 each and are separate from app subscriptions.

Video Editing and Aleph

Paid plans with model access · Editing uses model-specific credits.

Gen-4.5 Video

Standard and higher · Costs 12 credits per second under current published rates.

Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects Plugins

Standard and higher · Generation still uses Runway credits and Adobe licensing is separate.

Act-Two Performance Capture

Eligible paid plans · Current Act-Two generation costs 5 credits per second with a three-second minimum.

Runway MCP

Paid plans with supported models · MCP generations use credits and do not support legacy Explore Mode.

Runway Agent

Paid current platform · Agent generations consume credits based on selected models.

Third-Party Video Models

Paid plans with model-specific access · Credit cost and availability vary by model.

Image Generation

Free selection and broader paid access · Model and image quality change credit costs.

Generative Audio and Custom Voices

Pro and higher for some custom voice features · Voice verification and plan-specific limits apply.

Platforms

Adobe After EffectsMCPAndroidWebiOSAPIAdobe Premiere Pro

Integrations

ChatGPT Claude Replit Adobe After Effects Adobe Premiere Pro Cursor

Pricing

Free

USD 0.00/month with annual billing

Free forever plan for testing a selection of Runway tools. Limit: 125 one-time credits Limit: Watermarks and model limitations can apply Limit: Cannot purchase top-up credits Billing unit: per user Minimum seats: 1

125 one-time credits
Selection of generative models
5GB storage

Standard

USD 15.00/month

USD 12.00/month with annual billing

Entry paid plan for light generative-video usage. Limit: Up to 3 projects Limit: Monthly credits do not roll over Billing unit: per workspace/month Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Monthly or annual

625 credits/month
All AI video and image models
Runway Agent
5 parallel generations
No watermarks
4K upscaling

Pro

USD 35.00/month

USD 28.00/month with annual billing

Regular creator plan with larger credit allowance and production features. Limit: Monthly credits do not roll over Billing unit: per workspace/month Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Monthly or annual

2,250 credits/month
15 parallel generations
Up to 5 projects
1 Brand Kit
1 custom voice clone
Runway MCP

Max

USD 95.00/month

USD 76.00/month with annual billing

High-volume solo plan replacing Unlimited for new users. Limit: Credit-based; no Unlimited Explore Mode Billing unit: per workspace/month Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Monthly or annual

9,500 credits/month
1-month rollover
20 parallel generations
Early model access
3 Brand Kits
3 custom voices

Team

USD 69.00/month

USD 55.00/month with annual billing

Collaborative workspace for two to nine generating members. Limit: 2 to 9 generating seats Limit: Each admin or editor consumes a paid seat Billing unit: per generating seat/month Minimum seats: 2 Minimum commitment: Monthly or annual

6,900 credits/seat/month pooled
Shared workspace
Collaboration
Shared agent skills
1-month rollover

Enterprise

See pricing details

Organization plan for larger teams and enterprise governance. Limit: Custom quote required Billing unit: custom Minimum commitment: Annual enterprise contract Contact sales for a quote.

Unlimited members depending on contract
SSO
Model controls
Enterprise analytics
Priority support
Custom credits

Official pricing / availability source · Checked 23 September 2026. Confirm current taxes, regional terms and allowances. A listed plan is not necessarily the cheapest option.

Editorial verification: 9/24/2026. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.

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Alternatives to Runway

Sora

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Runway — frequently asked questions

What is Runway used for?

Runway is used to generate and edit AI video, images and audio. Creators can produce text-to-video or image-to-video clips, restyle footage, capture character performance, generate voice and sound and use Runway Agent for larger creative projects. Runway also connects to Adobe, MCP-compatible assistants and a separate developer API for programmatic generative-media workflows.

How much does Runway cost?

Runway Free includes 125 one-time credits. Standard costs USD 15 monthly or USD 12 annual-equivalent with 625 monthly credits. Pro costs USD 35 or USD 28 annual-equivalent with 2,250 credits. Max costs USD 95 or USD 76 annual-equivalent with 9,500 credits. Team costs USD 69 per seat monthly or USD 55 annual-equivalent.

What happened to Runway Unlimited?

Runway introduced Max in 2026 and stopped offering Unlimited to new subscribers. Eligible legacy Unlimited subscribers can remain on the old plan temporarily before migrating to Max. Max costs USD 95 monthly, includes 9,500 credits and allows one month of unused-credit rollover, but it does not include the Unlimited plan's unmetered Explore Mode.

How do Runway credits work?

Runway credits pay for image, video and audio generation, and different models have different rates. Gen-4.5 currently costs 12 credits per generated second, while other models can be cheaper or more expensive. Standard and Pro plan credits expire each billing cycle, Max and Team roll over one month, and separately purchased credits do not expire.

Is Runway secure for enterprise use?

Runway maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. Uploaded assets are private by default, and Runway states that enterprise agreements require third-party model providers not to train on customer content. Enterprise customers can also receive SSO, model controls, analytics and organization governance according to their contract.

What do G2 reviewers say about Runway?

G2's Runway seller profile averages 4.2 out of 5 from 138 reviews across the Runway and Gen-2 profiles. Current reviewers praise quick video ideation, image-to-video motion, accessible interfaces and creative editing. Recent criticism includes the cost of repeated iterations and credit usage. These are customer-review themes and do not represent hands-on SearchSagar testing.