Runway Pricing 2026
AI-powered creative suite for video generation and editing
Pros
- + Industry-leading AI video generation (Gen-4/4.5)
- + Explore mode on Unlimited for unlimited generations
- + Powerful editing tools (inpainting, motion brush, lip sync)
- + Annual billing saves 20-25%
Cons
- - Prices increased across all tiers in 2026
- - Credits don't roll over and consumption varies by model
- - Free tier credits are one-time only (125, no renewal)
- - Explore mode runs at lower priority (slower)
Runway Pricing Plans
All prices in USD. Last verified 2026-03-10.
Free
- 125 credits (one-time, no renewal)
- Gen-4 Turbo image-to-video
- Gen-4 text-to-image
- 3 video projects
- 720p video exports (watermarked)
- 5GB asset storage
Standard
$12 /mo billed yearly -20%
- 625 credits/mo
- All apps and workflows
- Gen-4.5, Gen-4, Act-Two access
- 4K upscaling and exports
- No watermarks
- 100GB asset storage
- Unlimited projects
- Up to 5 users/workspace
Pro
$28 /mo billed yearly -20%
- 2,250 credits/mo
- Everything in Standard
- Custom voice creation (lip sync + TTS)
- Priority generation
- 500GB asset storage
- Up to 10 users/workspace
Unlimited
$76 /mo billed yearly -20%
- 2,250 credits/mo + Explore mode (unlimited)
- Explore mode covers Gen-4.5, Gen-4, Act-Two, Gen-3 Alpha Turbo
- Everything in Pro
- Maximum priority
- All models unlocked
Enterprise
- Everything in Unlimited
- Custom model deployment
- API access
- Dedicated support
- Custom contracts
- SOC 2 compliance
Credit-based pricing. Free tier: 125 one-time credits. Standard at $12/mo (annual) or $15/mo gets 625 credits/mo. Pro at $28/mo (annual) or $35/mo gets 2,250 credits/mo. Unlimited at $76/mo (annual) or $95/mo adds Explore mode. Annual billing saves 20-25%.
Price Change History
Track how Runway's pricing has evolved over time.
Launched Gen-3 Alpha; restructured credit system and pricing tiers
Added Unlimited tier; increased Pro credits from 2,000 to 2,250
Price increases: Standard $12→$15, Pro $28→$35, Unlimited $76→$95 (monthly); launched Gen-4/4.5 models and Explore mode
Our Verdict
Runway remains the leading AI video generation platform with Gen-4/4.5 models. Prices increased in 2026 — Pro now $35/mo ($28 annual) gives 2,250 credits (~90 five-second clips). The Unlimited tier at $95/mo ($76 annual) adds Explore mode for unlimited generations at lower priority. Expensive for heavy use, but no competitor matches its AI video quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Runway cost?
Runway plans start at $15/month. Credit-based pricing. Free tier: 125 one-time credits. Standard at $12/mo (annual) or $15/mo gets 625 credits/mo. Pro at $28/mo (annual) or $35/mo gets 2,250 credits/mo. Unlimited at $76/mo (annual) or $95/mo adds Explore mode. Annual billing saves 20-25%.
Does Runway have a free plan?
Yes, Runway offers a free plan with limited features.
What are some free alternatives to Runway?
Check our free alternatives page for options similar to Runway.
Pricing data last verified on 2026-03-10. Prices may have changed since. Always check the official pricing page for the most current information.