Runway Gen-3
Professional AI video generation and editing. Text-to-video, image-to-video, inpainting, and more.
Video
Paid
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125 free credits
0.0
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PixlRun verdict
The video pro's choice
Launched
June 2024
Starting price
$12/mo
Free trial
125 free credits
Platforms
Web, iOS
What is Runway Gen-3?
Runway is the professional toolkit for AI video. Gen-3 (and the new Gen-4) generate 5-10 second clips from text or image, but the real value is the extended editing suite: motion brush, camera controls, green-screen, inpainting, and frame interpolation. Filmmakers use it for previsualization; agencies use it for social content. More expensive than Pika or Luma but far more controllable.Key features
Gen-4 video
Up to 16-second HD clips with character consistency.
Motion brush
Paint direction onto specific parts of the frame.
Camera controls
Pan, zoom, orbit — directed like real cinematography.
Green screen & inpainting
Remove backgrounds, fill areas automatically.
Pros & cons
What we love
- Motion brush and camera controls are genuinely pro-grade
- Gen-4 character consistency is the best in market
- Full editing suite: green-screen, inpainting, interpolation
- Longer clips (up to 16 seconds)
- Commercial license included
What could be better
- Expensive per second compared to Pika or Luma
- Learning curve for the full toolset
- 125 free credits run out in ~10 minutes
Pricing
Free
$0
Try it out
- 125 credits (one-time)
- Watermark on exports
Standard
$15 /mo
Light use
- 625 credits/mo
- No watermark
- HD export
- Commercial license
Pro
$35 /mo
Serious creators
- 2250 credits/mo
- 4K export
- Priority processing
Best for
Filmmakers
Previsualization, effects, test shots.
Social content creators
Stylized b-roll and intros.
FAQ
Runway vs Pika vs Sora?
Sora has the best raw quality but access is limited. Runway has the best editing tools. Pika is cheapest for casual use. Pros pick Runway.
Quick facts
CategoryVideo
LaunchedJune 2024
Made byRunway
ModelsGen-3 Alpha, Gen-4
Free trial125 free credits
Starts at$12/mo
PricingPaid
PlatformsWeb, iOS
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