What is Runway?
Runway describes itself as a company building foundational Real-World Intelligence, meaning AI models meant to understand, simulate and act in the world. On top of these models it offers products and services for individuals and organizations. The homepage highlights a mobile app for iPhone and Android, with the tagline 'Create anything, anytime', and separate sections for Creative, Dev, Robotics and Research, plus an Enterprise offering.
The pricing page lists AI image and video generation starting from $12 per month and says the service is trusted by over 60 million creators and leading enterprises. The homepage also states that enterprises get two months of usage free when they sign by 10/31, with a 'Contact sales' option. The page text does not detail the individual features, so specific capabilities beyond the image and video generation mentioned in the pricing title are not confirmed here.
Key features
- AI image generation
- AI video generation
- Mobile app for iPhone and Android
- Enterprise plans with sales contact
- Dev and Robotics offerings
Who is it for
- Creators
- Enterprises
- Developers
- Researchers
How to get started with Runway
- Go to the Runway website and select Try Runway for free
- Create an account in the browser or download the iPhone or Android app
- Enter a text prompt and generate your first image or video
- You want to generate images and videos from text descriptions
- You work on content from your phone and need the iPhone or Android app
- You represent a company or organization and are considering the Enterprise plan
- You need a Polish-language interface, which is not listed in the data
- You are looking for a permanent free plan, while only a trial is available
Pros and cons
- Trusted by over 60 million creators and leading enterprises, according to the page
- Mobile apps available for iPhone and Android
- Enterprise free-usage offer is time-limited (sign by 10/31)
Runway pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (from) | 12 USD / month | Starting price for AI image and video pricing; limits not specified in text |
Prices copied from Runway pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is Runway free?
There is a free trial. Homepage offers 'Try Runway for free'; enterprises get 2 months of usage free when signing by 10/31. Details of the free tier are not given in the text.
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Runway alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kling AI | 8,8 USD/mo | ? | Video generators |
 Higgsfield AI | 19 USD/mo | trial | Video generators |
 Dreamina | 69 PLN/mo | yes | Video generators |
 ComfyUI | 16 USD/mo | trial | Video generators |
 Hailuo AI | 9.99 USD/mo | ? | Video generators |
 Pika | 10 USD/mo | yes | Video generators |
Comparisons
FAQ
What is Runway used for?
AI platform for generating and editing images and video, aimed at creators and enterprises building on real-world intelligence models.
Is Runway free?
There is a free trial. Homepage offers 'Try Runway for free'; enterprises get 2 months of usage free when signing by 10/31. Details of the free tier are not given in the text.
How much does Runway cost?
The cheapest paid plan is 12 USD/mo (vendor pricing, October 12, 2026).
What are the best Runway alternatives?
Closest alternatives: Kling AI, Higgsfield AI, Dreamina, ComfyUI, Hailuo AI.
Data checked October 12, 2026 on the vendor website (runway.com).