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Runway

Runway Gen-4

Creator Pick
8.8
out of 10

Creator-friendly video model focused on controllability and editing workflows. Popular with teams producing short branded clips.

Price

From $15/month

Max duration

5 seconds

Max resolution

1080p

Image-to-video

Yes

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Strengths

  • +Strong creative controls for direction and style
  • +Well-developed creator workflow and tooling
  • +Good consistency for short-form iterations

Weaknesses

  • -Short 5-second clip ceiling
  • -Subscription tiers required for serious usage
  • -Can require prompt tuning for complex motion

Best for

creative teamsad variantsmusic/video visuals

Pricing details

Subscription pricing starts at $15/month.

Public API available.

Last updated February 2026.