Runway
Editorial score 98/100· 5 metrics · Updated Apr 2026
Professional AI Video Generation and Editing
Cinematic concept footageCreative ad prototypesStudio-style AI video workflow
Stand-out
Pricing
Trusted pricing
Starting
Starts at $12/mo
Highlights
Gen-2 Video GenerationInpainting & OutpaintingMotion TrackingGreen Screen
VERDICT
4.9★
Bottom Line
Runway is a flagship pick when the buying criteria center on model quality, cinematic control, and serious creative workflow. It is a weaker fit when the team mainly wants cheap volume publishing, simple templates, or predictable flat-cost output.
Best For
Cinematic concept footageCreative ad prototypingProfessional text-to-video workflows
Runway Features (2026)
Professional AI Video Generation and Editing
Access to multiple generation ...Prompt-led video generation wi...Inpainting, outpainting, and m...Background removal and green s...Paid plans remove watermarks a...
Jump to deep dives ↓Who it's best for
Cinematic concept footageCreative ad prototypingProfessional text-to-video workflows
Key Capabilities
Access to multiple generation models, including Gen-4.5, Gen-4, Gen-4 Turbo, Aleph, and Veo models on paid tiers
Prompt-led video generation with a workflow that can move from concept shot to edited creative draft inside one tool
Inpainting, outpainting, and motion tracking for shot cleanup and compositing-style adjustments
Background removal and green screen tools for faster ad, explainer, and concept workflows
Paid plans remove watermarks and expand workspace, storage, and team controls beyond the Free tier
Gen-2 Video Generation
Inpainting & Outpainting
Motion Tracking
Green Screen
Feature Deep Dives
Export & Formats
Gen-2 Video Generation.
- ●Leverage Paid plans remove watermarks and expand workspace, storage, and team controls beyond the Free tier immediately.
- ●Keep in mind: Access to multiple generation models, including Gen-4.
Workflow
Workflow core: Prompt-led video generation with a workflow that can move from concept shot to edited creative draft inside one tool.
- ●Works best if you prioritize Background removal and green screen tools for faster ad, explainer, and concept workflows.
Additional Details
Export Formats
MOV
Team Features
- •Workspace management