Runway

Free Tier

AI-powered creative video editing

4.5/ 5

Based on 5,670 reviews • Last updated February 3, 2026

What is Runway?

Runway is an AI-powered creative suite that offers cutting-edge video generation and editing tools. Gen-3 Alpha produces stunning video from text or images, while other tools offer inpainting, motion tracking, green screen removal, and more.

Best for:

Video creators and filmmakers who want AI-powered editing and generation

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

✓Cutting-edge video generation
✓Comprehensive editing tools
✓Professional-grade output
✓Regular model improvements
✓Browser-based

✕ Cons

✕Credits consumed quickly
✕Gen-3 quality still improving
✕Can be slow to generate
✕Expensive at scale

Key Features

◆Text-to-video

◆Image-to-video

◆Video inpainting

◆Motion tracking

◆Green screen

◆Super slow motion

◆Style transfer

◆Gen-3 Alpha

Use Cases

Video content creationVisual effectsMusic videosSocial media contentFilm pre-visualization

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Runway generate videos from text?

Yes, Runway's Gen-3 Alpha can generate short video clips from text prompts. Quality is improving rapidly with each update.

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