Runway is a full AI video studio. You can generate clips from a text prompt, animate a still image, swap backgrounds, and clean up footage. It is the most complete option if you want one tool to cover most AI video work.
Best for
Creators who want one tool for most AI video tasks.
Pricing
Ongoing free tier available, no trial required. Paid plans start at $15/mo.
Pros
- Most complete single tool in this category — generation, editing, background swaps, and cleanup all in one place
- Frequently updated with new models and features, staying near the front of the AI video field
- Strong for both generating new footage and cleaning up footage you already shot
Cons
- No ongoing free tier — you need a paid plan for real use
- Breadth of features means a steeper learning curve than single-purpose generators
Tags
text-to-videoimage-to-videoediting
Frequently asked questions
Is Runway just a generator, or a full editor too?
Both — that's its main advantage. You can generate new clips from text or an image, and also edit, clean up, or swap backgrounds on footage you already have.