How much does Runway cost?
Runway starts free with 125 one-time credits. Paid plans run $12/user/mo (Standard), $28/user/mo (Pro), and $76/user/mo (Unlimited) when billed annually, with custom Enterprise pricing available.
Is Runway free to use?
Yes, Runway has a free tier with 125 one-time credits, roughly enough for 25 seconds of Gen-4 Turbo video. However, the free tier excludes the flagship Gen-4.5 model and outputs include watermarks.
What is Runway Gen-4.5?
Gen-4.5 is Runway's flagship video generation model, marketed as offering state-of-the-art motion quality, prompt adherence, and visual fidelity. It's available on Standard plans and above.
Can Runway edit existing video?
Yes. Runway Aleph is built specifically for video editing tasks like changing lighting, restyling shots, removing or adding elements, and changing backdrops or time of day — all driven by text prompts.
Does Runway have an API?
Yes, Runway offers an API for developers, including a Robotics SDK and the new Runway Characters API for building real-time conversational video agents.
What's the difference between Runway and Sora?
Runway is a full creative platform with proprietary models (Gen-4.5, Aleph, Act-Two), editing tools, and Workflows. It also gives you access to Sora 2 Pro alongside Veo, Kling, and other models inside one subscription.
Who uses Runway?
Runway is used by film studios like Lionsgate, advertising agencies (e.g., Under Armour campaigns), Amazon series like 'House of David', and architectural firms like KPF. It targets professional creative and enterprise users.
Can I remove the Runway watermark?
Watermark removal is available starting on the Standard plan ($12/user/month annually). Free tier outputs are watermarked across all video models.