Synthesia
Runway
by Runway AI, Inc.
Plans at a glance
- Free plan
- Yes125 one-time credits, selection of generative models
- Cheapest, monthly billing
- $15/moStandard
- Cheapest, annual billing
- $12/moStandard, billed yearly
- Top plan
- $95/moMax
| Every plan | Monthly | Annual, per mo |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $15 | $12 |
| Pro | $35 | $28 |
| Max | $95 | $76 |
- Languages not stated
- Voice cloning
- API
- Free-plan watermark not stated
From the official pricing page, read Oct 29, 2026. All plans
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Runway AI, Inc.
Runway review
From $15/moPrice checked Oct 29, 2026 on the official pricing page. Prices change.
Ranked #1 of 6 AI video generators we compare, with an editorial score of 9.5/10. Strongest point on paper: free plan.
Editorial score9.5/10
Points out of 10 within the category; "n/a" = not published, left out of the score. Scale 7.8-9.5. How we score
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Key specs
- $0: 125 one-time credits, selection of generative models, 5GB storageFree plan
- $15 / monthEntry price
- Pro (1 custom voice clone)Voice cloning
- 4K upscalingMax resolution
- NoAI avatars
- NoStock media
- YesAPI
Verdict
Best for creative/cinematic AI video generation.
What we like
- Frontier generative video models (Gen-4.5) + third-party models
- No watermark from Standard
- Clear credit-to-seconds conversion
What we don't
- Free credits are one-time only
- Seconds of video per month are limited (52 s on Standard)
Plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly billing | Annual billing (per month) | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | $0: 125 one-time credits, selection of generative models, 5GB storage |
| Standard | $15 | $12 | 625 credits/mo (~52s Gen-4.5); no watermarks; 4K upscaling; 20GB |
| Pro | $35 | $28 | 2250 credits/mo (~187s Gen-4.5); 1 custom voice clone; 100GB |
| Max | $95 | $76 | 9500 credits/mo; credits roll over 1 mo; early access |
From the official pricing page, read Oct 29, 2026. "Not stated" = not readable on the page that day.
Features and specs
| Free plan | $0: 125 one-time credits, selection of generative models, 5GB storage |
|---|---|
| Entry price | $15 / month |
| Languages | Not stated |
| Voice cloning | Pro (1 custom voice clone) |
| Max resolution | 4K upscaling |
| AI avatars | No |
| Watermark on free plan | Not stated |
| Stock media | No |
| API | Yes |
Free plan and real costs
Free plan: $0: 125 one-time credits, selection of generative models, 5GB storage.
Cheapest paid plan: $15 per month billed monthly, or $12 per month on annual billing.
Who it's for
Creative/cinematic AI video generation.
Look elsewhere if
- You need a feature the maker does not publish: check the official spec sheet before buying.
Closest alternatives
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Questions
How much does Runway cost?
Paid plans start at $15 per month on the official pricing page we read on Oct 29, 2026. There is also a free plan.
Does Runway have a free plan?
Yes: $0: 125 one-time credits, selection of generative models, 5GB storage.
Does Runway offer voice cloning?
Yes: Pro (1 custom voice clone).
How did you score it? Did you test it?
No lab or field testing. The score is calculated from the maker's published specs and price, with weights published on our methodology page. Here, 71% of the weighted criteria were known.
Related guide: AI video generators for beginners: free plans compared
Sources
Read on Oct 29, 2026. Specs and prices are the maker's; the score and the verdict are ours.