It's close: Suno edges it 8.2 to 8.1, so the right pick depends on what you need. Suno wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Runway on 1, with 1 tied.
Hobbyists and creators who want finished songs with vocals, fast
Editors, agencies and filmmakers who need control over every shot
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Suno | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI Creative Tools | AI Creative Tools |
| Category rank | #5 of 12 | #6 of 12 |
| Developer | Suno | Runway AI |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Suno better than Runway?
It's close: Suno edges it 8.2 to 8.1, so the right pick depends on what you need. Suno wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Runway on 1, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Suno or Runway?
Suno: 50 free credits a day but no downloads; Pro from $8 a month billed yearly. Runway: 125 one-time free credits; Standard is $15 a month or $12 billed yearly. On value for money, Suno scores higher.
Do Suno and Runway work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on Web, iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, Suno 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
Suno
- Complete songs with vocals in seconds
- Free plan uses a full-length model
- Strong mobile apps on iPhone and Android
- Free songs can't be downloaded
- Paid downloads are capped each month
- Trains on your songs with no opt-out
Suno is still the easiest way to get a finished song, vocals and all, from a sentence. Its v6 models arrived in September 2026, built with licensed music from Warner, BMG and Believe, and make tracks up to eight minutes, while Studio 2.0 adds MIDI editing. The free plan's 50 daily credits run v6-mini, but free songs can't be downloaded, and Suno trains on what users create.
Full Suno 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
