Runway
VideoRunway is an AI video generation and editing platform built for filmmakers, with fine motion control and native 4K. It is a mature editing suite, not just a generator, with fine motion and camera control plus integrated third-party models.
How to use Runway
Use the web app: start from a text prompt or a driving image, then refine motion with tools like the motion brush and camera controls. Pick the flagship model for top quality, or route to integrated third-party models when they suit the shot. Budget with the credit system, which charges per second of video.
Best for
High-quality text- and image-to-video generation. Professional editing tools like motion brush, camera controls, and keyframes. Native 4K output for filmmakers.
How it behaves
Supports text-to-video, image-to-video, and video-to-video with fine motion and camera control and native 4K. The free plan gives a one-time credit grant and watermarks every output, while paid plans remove it. Credits are consumed per second by model and resolution.
Tips
Refine motion with the motion brush rather than re-prompting. Route to the integrated model that fits each shot. Paid plans remove the watermark.
Pricing
Free tier with a one-time watermarked credit grant. Paid plans run about $15/mo, $35/mo, and $95/mo, cheaper billed annually, with the top plan offering unlimited slower generation.