Runway

What it does

Runway is a creative AI platform built around video generation — type a prompt or upload an image and it produces video clips, with tools for editing, inpainting, background removal, and text-to-speech. It runs on a credit system across Free, Standard, Pro, and Unlimited plans, and now also offers access to third-party models like Google Veo and Kling from one dashboard.

Who it suits

Best for content creators, marketers, and indie filmmakers who want to produce video clips and ads without cameras, actors, or editing suites.

Why it's trending

Runway shipped Gen-4.5 and added Google Veo 3.1 + Kling 3.0 Pro access inside its dashboard in 2026, consolidating multiple AI video subscriptions into one — plus its annual AI Film Festival keeps it in the cultural conversation.

Key features

• Text-to-video and image-to-video generation (Gen-4.5, Gen-4, Turbo)
• Access to Google Veo 3.1 and Kling 3.0 Pro from one dashboard (paid)
• AI video editing: inpainting, background removal, motion brush
• Text-to-speech, lip-sync, and custom voice creation (Pro)
• 4K export and ProRes on Pro plans
• Explore Mode: unlimited relaxed-rate generations (Unlimited plan)

Pricing

Verified October 10, 2026 — always check the official site for the latest pricing.

Free plan

Free plan with a one-time grant of 125 credits, no credit card required.

Limits: Watermarked exports, 720p max, no commercial license, limited model access.

Beginner use cases

• Turn a product photo into a short animated ad clip
• Create social media video intros and b-roll from text prompts
• Animate a logo or graphic for a YouTube channel

Official website

https://runwayml.com