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Runway (Gen-4.5 / Gen-4 Turbo) Pricing, Normalized (July 2026)
Runway's Runway (Gen-4.5 / Gen-4 Turbo) costs $0.0500-$0.1200/sec depending on tier and resolution. At the default 3.5x retry multiplier, a usable 8-second clip at the cheapest tier runs about $1.40. All figures on this page are normalized so you can compare against the other 8 tools we track.
Normalized rate card
Based on the cheapest tier: Gen-4 Turbo · 720p/1080p.
$ / second
$0.0500
cheapest tier
$ / 8s clip
$0.40
single generation
$ / minute
$3.00
base rate
True cost / usable clip
$1.40
at 3.5x retries
Every tier & resolution
| Tier | Resolution | $/sec | $/8s clip | True cost/clip (3.5x) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen-4 Turbo | 720p/1080p | $0.0500/sec | $0.40 | $1.40 |
| Gen-4.5 | 720p/1080p | $0.1200/sec | $0.96 | $3.36 |
Subscription / plan matrix
Consumer web-app plans (runwayml.com/pricing), distinct from the API's pay-per-credit developer portal (dev.runwayml.com). Runway's Unlimited plan is mid-migration to a new Max plan; existing subscribers cut over September 1, 2026.
| Plan | Price | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $12.00-$15.00/mo | - |
| Unlimited / Max | $76.00-$95.00/mo | - |
Honest sourcing - what to watch for
Audio: Audio was unbundled from video pricing in 2025 and now bills a la carte (e.g. Runway's own Seed Audio at 0.25 credits/sec, 5-credit minimum, or third-party ElevenLabs integration).
FAQ
How much does Runway (Gen-4.5 / Gen-4 Turbo) cost per second?
$0.050-$0.120/sec depending on tier and resolution, as of 2026-07-23. This figure is sourced directly from the vendor's own pricing page.
Does Runway (Gen-4.5 / Gen-4 Turbo) include audio in the price above?
Audio was unbundled from video pricing in 2025 and now bills a la carte (e.g. Runway's own Seed Audio at 0.25 credits/sec, 5-credit minimum, or third-party ElevenLabs integration).
Compare & migrate
Runway (Gen-4.5 / Gen-4 Turbo) watch - live
Sources
Prices verified 2026-07-23. Sourced directly from the vendor's own pricing page.