Runway
Runway generates and edits video, images, and audio from prompts and credits. We would use it for a generated shot or a short motion concept when filming is not the job.
- Free plan
Last verified Oct 2026
Quick summary
- Pricing
- Free $0, called free forever, with 125 one-time credits
- Free plan
- Yes
- Best for
- A generated shot or a short motion concept when filming is not the job
- Top use
- A generated b-roll shot or product motion concept
- Official site
- runway.com
What is Runway?
We would use it for a generated shot or a short motion concept when filming is not the job. We still cut the finished piece in an editor.
Runway generates and edits video, images, and audio from prompts and credits. The pricing page lists its own video models plus other models, image generation, music, voice, and sound effects. A free account exists, with a one-time credit grant rather than a monthly refill.
What can you use Runway for?
We would use it for a generated shot or a short motion concept when filming is not the job. We still cut the finished piece in an editor.
Best use cases
- 01
A generated b-roll shot or product motion concept
- 02
Still images when the same credit pool is already open
- 03
A short audio bed from the same project
Limitations
- Free is 125 one-time credits, not a monthly refill
- Standard and Pro monthly credits do not roll over. Max rolls one month
- Heavy video use spends credits quickly. The page prices generations in credits, not flat minutes
Runway pricing
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Free | $0, called free forever, with 125 one-time credits |
| Standard | $15/month or $12/month billed annually (625 credits/month) |
| Pro | $35/month or $28/month billed annually (2,250 credits/month) |
| Max | $95/month or $76/month billed annually (9,500 credits/month) |
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Runway FAQ
- Does Runway have a free plan?
- Yes, Runway has a free plan.
- Who is Runway best for?
- We would use it for a generated shot or a short motion concept when filming is not the job.
- What can you use Runway for?
- Top uses for Runway: A generated b-roll shot or product motion concept; Still images when the same credit pool is already open; A short audio bed from the same project.
- What are alternatives to Runway?
- Alternatives to Runway on Future Systems include HeyGen, CapCut, and Midjourney.
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