FAMILY • 9 MODELS

Runway

Every Runway model reviewed in the directory.

Browse all model families →

Top picks

Text/image-to-video creation suite with editing tools
Added Feb 5, 2026
Generates videos from text or images and provides a complete web-based editing suite. Includes Gen-3 Alpha for video generation, in-app editing tools, effects, and production-ready export options in a unified workflow. Supports video lengths up to 18 seconds per generation, with timeline-based editing, color grading, motion tracking, and professional export formats (MP4, ProRes, H.264) suitable for commercial production.
Paid Best for Workflow Visit
In-context video editing model and Edit Studio
Added May 21, 2026
Runway Aleph 2.0 is an in-context video editing model released on May 21, 2026, alongside the new Edit Studio. It enables editors to describe changes in natural language and have them applied directly to existing footage, including style transfers, object edits, and shot modifications.
Paid Best for In-Context Video Editing Visit
The industry standard for cinematic AI video generation
Added Feb 6, 2026
Runway's Gen-4.5 is a high-fidelity video generation model that excels at temporal consistency, realistic physics, and cinematic lighting. It features advanced 'Act-One' character expression and precise camera control.
Paid Best for Filmmaking Visit

All models

Model Release date Pricing Modalities Best For Link
Runway Feb 5, 2026 Paid Text → Video, Image → Video Best for Workflow View →
Runway Aleph 2.0 May 21, 2026 Paid Text → Video, Image → Video, Video → Video Best for In-Context Video Editing View →
Runway Gen-4.5 Feb 6, 2026 Paid Text → Video, Image → Video Best for Filmmaking View →
Runway Gen-4 Apr 1, 2025 Paid Text → Video, Image → Video Best for Consistent Worlds View →
Runway Act-One Nov 1, 2024 Paid Video → Video Best for Performance Transfer View →
Runway Frames Oct 1, 2024 Freemium Text → Image Best for Style-Locked Images View →
Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo Jul 31, 2024 Freemium Text → Video, Image → Video Best for Fast Iteration View →
Runway Gen-2 Mar 1, 2023 Freemium Text → Video, Image → Video Best for Early AI Video View →
Runway Gen-3 Alpha Feb 5, 2026 Freemium Video → Video Best for Editing View →