Runway
Generative video lab with a free tier (125 one-time credits) and paid plans from $15/month.
- Best for
- Cinematic generative video
- Pricing
- Monthly subscription tiers
- Price
- Free plan
What Runway does
Runway builds its own generative video models and wraps them in a creative editing suite aimed at filmmakers and creative teams. The free plan includes a one-time grant of 125 credits and 5GB of storage; Standard is $15/month ($12 billed yearly) and Max is $95/month. Trustpilot feedback is very poor, with complaints concentrated on billing and credits.
Runway demo video
Official video from Runway on YouTube, published April 30, 2025. Watch on YouTube. Video checked October 29, 2026.
Pricing
| Pricing model | Monthly subscription tiers |
|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan |
From Runway's public pricing. Confirm current rates on their site.
Pros and cons
- Own frontier video models
- Clear public pricing
- Free tier for testing
- Trustpilot 1.1 from 378 reviews
- Free credits are one-time only
Key features
Ratings
No verified reviews on BestAdAgency yet. Worked with Runway? Write the first review.
Verified client reviews
No verified reviews yet. Reviews are published after the reviewer confirms their work email and we check it.
Review Runway
Sources
Facts on this page come from public sources we checked on Oct 27, 2026. Spot something out of date? Send a correction.
Where Runway ranks
Ranking badges for Runway
Free to use on your website, proposals and email signature. The badge updates itself and links to your ranking.
Runway FAQs
What is Runway?
Runway is a generative video lab with a free tier (125 one-time credits) and paid plans from $15/month. Core services: Text-to-video, Image-to-video, Video editing tools, Asset storage.
How much does Runway cost?
Runway has a free plan, with paid tiers on a monthly subscription tiers basis. Prices come from public pricing pages; confirm current rates before you sign.
Who is Runway best for?
Runway is best for cinematic generative video.
Is Runway legit? What do reviews say?
Runway is rated 1.1 on Trustpilot (378 reviews).
What are the pros and cons of Runway?
Pros: own frontier video models; clear public pricing; free tier for testing. Cons: trustpilot 1.1 from 378 reviews; free credits are one-time only.
What are the best Runway alternatives?
BestAdAgency ranks Runway #5 in AI Video Generators, #5 in Free AI Video Generators. Each of those lists compares Runway with its closest alternatives on results, specialty fit, pricing transparency and reviews.