Runway pricing, plans and how to pay
New York-based video generation and editing suite. Besides its own Gen models it also offers third-party models such as Kling and Seedance inside one credit balance.
In short
As of Oct 29, 2026, Runway has a free plan and paid plans start at $15/month (Standard: 625 credits/month; no watermark; 4K upscaling; 20GB storage). Payment: Billed through Stripe: credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Cash App Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and instant bank payments in the US. Not every method is offered in every location.
Plans and limits
| Plan | Price / month | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 125 one-time credits; 5GB storage |
| Standard | $15$12/mo billed yearly | 625 credits/month; no watermark; 4K upscaling; 20GB storage |
| Pro | $35$28/mo billed yearly | 2,250 credits/month; custom voice clone; 100GB storage |
| Max | $95$76/mo billed yearly | 9,500 credits/month; unused credits roll over for one month; 500GB storage |
USD before tax, billed monthly unless noted. Regional and in-app prices may differ. Verified Oct 29, 2026.
Good fit for
- Agencies that need generation plus editing in one tool
- Teams with shared workspaces and asset libraries
- Western-market commercial work with clear licensing
Watch out for
- On Standard and Pro, monthly credits do not roll over; they reset each billing cycle
- Credit cost depends on model, length and resolution; Gen-4.5 uses 12 credits per second
Signing up and paying
- Sign-up
- Email, Google, Apple or single sign-on (SSO).
- Payment
- Billed through Stripe: credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Cash App Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and instant bank payments in the US. Not every method is offered in every location.
- Can I pay for Runway with Alipay or WeChat Pay?
- Runway bills through Stripe and lists Alipay and WeChat Pay among its payment methods, but notes that not every method is offered in every location.
Frequently asked questions
Is Runway free?
Yes, there is a free plan (Free): 125 one-time credits; 5GB storage.
How much does Runway cost per month?
Paid plans: Standard ($15/month, $12/month billed yearly); Pro ($35/month, $28/month billed yearly); Max ($95/month, $76/month billed yearly). Prices are in US dollars before tax.
How do I sign up for Runway?
Email, Google, Apple or single sign-on (SSO).
How can I pay for Runway?
Billed through Stripe: credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Cash App Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and instant bank payments in the US. Not every method is offered in every location.
Can I pay for Runway with Alipay or WeChat Pay?
Runway bills through Stripe and lists Alipay and WeChat Pay among its payment methods, but notes that not every method is offered in every location.
What are the alternatives to Runway?
Similar tools we track: Kling (from $10/month), Hailuo AI (from $14.99/month).
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Change history
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Verified Prices, plan limits, sign-up and payment options confirmed on the official site. |