Runway Pricing
AI Pricing – Real Dollar Cost
Plans
About Runway
Runway is an AI video studio known for its own Gen-4.5 model, strong editing tools and camera control. It also offers other models such as Kling and Seedance inside the same app.
Who it's for
Filmmakers and agencies who need control over motion and camera, and are willing to pay more per clip.
Free plan
The Free plan gives a one-time 125 credits (they don't refill) to test the tools, with 5 GB of storage.
How the credits work
Gen-4.5 uses 12 credits per second of video, so a 10-second clip costs 120 credits. On Standard and Pro, credits reset every month; on Max, up to one month of unused credits rolls over. Extra credits are sold in packs of at least 1,000.
Runway cost per clip by model
| Model and resolution | 5s clip | 10s clip |
|---|---|---|
| Gen-4.5 | ~$1.44 | ~$2.88 |
| Aleph 2.0 | ~$3.36 | ~$6.72* |
| Kling 4.0, 1080p | ~$2.83 | ~$5.66* |
| Seedance 2.0 Pro, 1080p | ~$4.80* | ~$9.60* |
On the Standard plan at today's price, worked out from Runway's own credits per clip. * scaled from the clip length the tool lists. Bigger plans cost less per clip.
Runway price history
No price changes since GenCost started recording Runway's prices on 2026-11-08. Every change will show up here, with the date.
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Runway pricing FAQ
How much does Runway cost?
The cheapest paid Runway plan is Standard at $15 a month ($12 a month if you pay yearly). The biggest plan we track is Max at $95 a month. Prices checked 2026-11-10.
Does Runway have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0 and includes 125 credits. The Free plan gives a one-time 125 credits (they don't refill) to test the tools, with 5 GB of storage.
How much does one video clip cost on Runway?
On the Standard plan, one 10-second clip with Gen-4.5 costs about $2.88 (120 credits). We work this out from Runway's own credits per clip and today's plan price; higher resolutions and premium models cost more. If you usually need 3 tries for every clip you keep, plan for about $8.64 per kept clip.
Are there hidden costs with Runway?
Standard and Pro credits reset every month (only Max rolls over 1 month). Free credits are a one-time 125, not monthly. Extra credits: minimum purchase 1,000.