Runway from Runway offers Gen-3 video, inpainting, and motion brushes in a browser timeline editor. It is aimed at filmmakers and motion designers, with a freemium credits with paid plans scaling export minutes and model access. Short clip lengths and credit burn make long-form storytelling expensive. Editorial teams should verify fit against their compliance and workflow needs before rolling it out broadly.
Runway
Runway
Creative suite for generative video and VFX
FreemiumScore 86.1#21 overall#2 in Video Generation
365 editorial upvotes · editor score 4.4 / 5
Specs
| Pricing | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $15/mo |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS |
| Launched | Jan 1, 2018 |
| Last verified | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Vendor | Runway |
Highlights
- Gen-3 video
- Motion brush
Pros
- Professional toolset
- Frequent model updates
Cons
- Credit costs add up
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