It's close: Kling AI edges it 8.3 to 8.1, so the right pick depends on what you need. Kling AI wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Runway on 3.
Social video makers who want long, realistic clips on a small budget
Editors, agencies and filmmakers who need control over every shot
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Kling AI | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI Creative Tools | AI Creative Tools |
| Category rank | #4 of 12 | #6 of 12 |
| Developer | Kling AI (Kuaishou) | Runway AI |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Kling AI better than Runway?
It's close: Kling AI edges it 8.3 to 8.1, so the right pick depends on what you need. Kling AI wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Runway on 3.
Which is cheaper, Kling AI or Runway?
Kling AI: 66 free credits a day with a watermark; Standard is $10 a month. Runway: 125 one-time free credits; Standard is $15 a month or $12 billed yearly. On value for money, Kling AI scores higher.
Do Kling AI and Runway work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on Web, iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, Kling AI or Runway?
Runway scores higher on 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.
Strengths and weaknesses
Kling AI
- Long single clips up to 30 seconds
- Free credits refill every day
- Paid plans start at $10 a month
- Free videos are watermarked and non-commercial
- Trains on your content unless you email to opt out
- App Store label lists data used to track you
Kling is the video generator to beat on value. Kling 4.0, released in October 2026, makes single clips up to 30 seconds and can work from up to 15 reference assets, which helps keep characters and products consistent. The free plan refills 66 credits a day, enough to learn the ropes, but those clips carry a watermark and aren't cleared for commercial use. The catch is privacy: its terms allow training on what you upload.
Full Kling AI review
Runway
- Deep editing and control, not just prompts
- Many top models under one credit balance
- Plugins for Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Free plan is a one-time 125 credits
- Credits go fast on premium video models
- Irrevocable training license on your work
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.
Full Runway review
