Runway review
Pro AI video tools with an agent that edits for you
- Runway AI
- Free + paid plans
- Web, iPhone & iPad, Android
4.5 from 19.3K App Store ratings 1M+ Google Play downloads #15 in Photo & Video on the US App Store
Does it deserve #6?
Is Runway worth it?
For most people, yes. Runway scores 8.1/10 and ranks #6 in AI Creative Tools. It's best for editors, agencies and filmmakers who need control over every shot. Skip it if you just want a few free clips a day without paying. Price: 125 one-time free credits; Standard is $15 a month or $12 billed yearly.
The verdict
Runway is less about one model and more about control. Its own Gen-4.5 video and Aleph 2.0 editing sit beside Kling, Seedance and Nano Banana, and Runway Agent can turn a conversation into a cut, multi-shot video. New Ads and App Studio tools push it further toward agencies and editors. The free plan is just 125 one-time credits, and its terms give Runway an irrevocable right to train on what you make.
- Runway Agent for multi-shot videos
- Aleph 2.0 video editing
- Gen-4.5 plus Kling, Seedance and Nano Banana
- Premiere Pro and After Effects plugins
- Runway Ads and App Studio
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Runway Ads makes ad variants for Meta, Google and TikTok; App Studio builds custom apps
- Sep 2026Plugins for Premiere Pro and After Effects bring Aleph 2 restyling into your edit
- May 2026Runway Agent turns a conversation into edited multi-shot videos, and Aleph 2.0 edits footage
Privacy 5.8/10
Runway's terms give it an irrevocable license to train its models on your inputs and outputs, with no opt-out described outside Enterprise. The App Store label lists identifiers used to track you.
What we like
- Deep editing and control, not just prompts
- Many top models under one credit balance
- Plugins for Premiere Pro and After Effects
What could be better
- Free plan is a one-time 125 credits
- Credits go fast on premium video models
- Irrevocable training license on your work
Editors, agencies and filmmakers who need control over every shot
you just want a few free clips a day without paying
Questions about Runway
Is Runway worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Runway scores 8.1/10 and ranks #6 in AI Creative Tools. It's best for editors, agencies and filmmakers who need control over every shot. Skip it if you just want a few free clips a day without paying. Price: 125 one-time free credits; Standard is $15 a month or $12 billed yearly.
Is Runway free?
Only to try. The free plan gives 125 one-time credits that don't expire; Standard is $15 a month ($12 billed yearly) for 625 credits.
Can I use Runway videos commercially?
Runway's terms say it doesn't claim ownership of your outputs and doesn't restrict commercial use of them, as long as you follow its rules.
Does Runway train on my uploads?
Yes. Its terms let Runway use your inputs and outputs to train its models, and they describe no opt-out for non-Enterprise plans.
What are the best alternatives to Runway?
The closest alternatives are Google Flow, Kling AI and Luma Dream Machine. See all of them ranked on our Runway alternatives page.
Where does Runway rank?
Runway ranks #6 of 12 in our AI Creative Tools ranking, with an overall score of 8.1 out of 10.