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Alternatives to Runway

8 tools that do a similar job, ordered by how plausibly you could actually switch. Each one lists what it shares with Runway and what it does differently.

What you would be leaving

$12-$76/mo · Flat monthly

Runway is building foundational Real-World Intelligence that can understand, simulate and act in the world. We offer products and services built on-top of this intelligence to empower individuals and organizations to do more in the world.

The complaints people have about it

  • Expensive for heavy use
  • Credits run out quickly
  • Short video length limits
  • Rendering can be slow
  1. Pika$8-$58/mo4.3

    AI video generation and editing platform with creative effects and scene modification.

    What it shares
    Also video generation · Shares video, creative, effects · Overlapping feature set
    What is different
    $4/mo cheaper to start.
  2. Luma Dream Machine$24-$96/mo4.2

    Luma AI is the creative AI platform for video generation and image creation. Powered by the world's leading video generation models, Ray and Uni, and creative agents handling end-to-end workflows. Trusted by leading agencies and brands. Try it free.

    What it shares
    Also video generation · Shares video, creative, generation · Overlapping feature set
    What is different
    Costs more — from $24/mo.
  3. FlikiFree

    Turn text, scripts, and blog posts into videos with 2,000+ AI voices in 80+ languages. Free AI video generator - no camera, no editing skills needed.

    What it shares
    Also video generation · Shares video, editing, generation
    What is different
    Free, where the original is not.
  4. VislaFree

    AI video creation is easy with Visla, which handles the storyboard, script, B-roll, voice-over, subtitles, and more. With collaborative features for asset…

    What it shares
    Also video generation · Shares video, editing, generation
    What is different
    Free, where the original is not.
  5. Free AI music video generator. Upload a track, pick a style, get a pro video in minutes. No editing skills needed. Trusted by 100,000+ creators.

    What it shares
    Also video generation · Shares video, editing, generation
    What is different
    Free, where the original is not.
  6. Getimg.ai$8 - $150/mo

    Create and edit images, video, music, speech, and sound effects with leading AI models in one workspace—without model research or complex setup.

    What it shares
    Also video generation · Shares video, editing, generation
    What is different
    $4/mo cheaper to start.
  7. Podsqueeze$8.99 - $89/mo

    Podcast transcript generator, summarizer, clip maker & AI audio enhancer—all-in-one tool to grow your podcast and save hours of effort. Free to sign up.

    What it shares
    Also video generation · Shares video, editing, generation
    What is different
    $3.01/mo cheaper to start.
  8. Sora$20/mo (via ChatGPT Plus)4.6

    OpenAI's groundbreaking text-to-video model generating cinematic quality videos.

    What it shares
    Also video generation · Shares video, generation · Overlapping feature set
    What is different
    Costs more — from $20/mo.