Introduction
This article outlines the models available to Runway subscribers.
Runway models
Runway's proprietary models are built specifically for creative video generation, optimized for the kinds of outputs our subscribers create. These models allow for unlimited generations while in Explore Mode.
These models receive continuous updates and improvements based on user feedback and our ongoing research. When you encounter issues or have questions about these models, our support team has direct access to troubleshooting resources and can provide detailed guidance on getting the best results.
We recommend using the latest model, as indicated in the table below:
| Model name | Use for | Modalities | Credits |
| Video Generation | per second | ||
| Gen-4.5 (Latest model) | Most advanced video generation with high realism and cinematography | Text to Video Image to Video |
12 |
| Gen-4 Aleph | Video editing and stylization | Video to Video edits | 15 |
| Gen-4 Video | General-purpose video generation | Image to Video | 12 |
| Gen-4 Video Turbo | Budget-friendly video generation | Image to Video | 5 |
| Act-Two (3 second minimum) | Character animation with a performance video | Character performance | 5 |
| Gen-3 Alpha Video | Previous-generation video generation | Text to Video Image to Video |
10 |
| Gen-3 Alpha Video Turbo | Previous-generation budget-friendly video generation | Image to Video Keyframes Camera Control Expand Video |
5 |
| Image Generation | per image | ||
| Gen-4 Image (1080p) | Most advanced image generation and editing | Text to Image Image to Image |
8 |
| Gen-4 Image (720p) | 5 | ||
| Gen-4 Image Turbo (1080p or 720p) |
Budget-friendly image generation | Image to Image | 2 |
Third party models
In addition to our in-house models, Runway provides access to select third-party models to give you more options for your creative processes.
While we've integrated these models into our platform for seamless use, please note that certain aspects are managed by the third-party providers. For issues related to content flags, uptime, or model-specific behaviors, you may need to consult the third party's documentation.
Alibaba
| Model name | Use for | Modalities | Credits |
| Video Generation | per second | ||
| WAN2.2 (720p) | Character animation with a reference video | Character performance | 10 |
| WAN2.2 (1080p) | 15 | ||
| WAN2.6 Flash (720p) | Video generation with or without audio | Text to Video Image to Video |
5 |
| WAN2.6 Flash (1080p) | 10 |
| Model name | Use for | Modalities | Credits |
| Video Generation | per second | ||
| Veo 3.1 (with audio) | Most advanced video generation with or without audio and speech | Text to Video Image to Video Start/End Frame |
40 |
| Veo 3.1 (without audio) | 20 | ||
| Veo 3 (with audio) | Previous-generation video generation with audio | Text to Video Image to Video |
40 |
| Image Generation | per image | ||
| Nano Banana Pro (1K and 2K) | Most advanced image generation and editing | Text to Image Image to Image |
20 |
| Nano Banana Pro (4K) | 40 | ||
| Nano Banana | Budget-friendly image generation and editing | 5 | |
Kling
| Model name | Use for | Modalities | Credits |
| Video Generation | per second | ||
| Kling 3.0 Pro (with audio) | Most advanced video generation with audio and speech | Image to Video Text to Video Start/End Frame Multishot Audio |
17 |
| Kling 3.0 Pro (without audio) | 12 | ||
| Kling 3.0 Standard (with audio) | Budget-friendly video generation with audio | Image to Video Text to Video Start/End Frame Audio |
13 |
| Kling 3.0 Standard (without audio) | 9 | ||
| Kling 2.6 Pro | Previous-generation video generation with audio | Image to Video Text to Video Start/End Frame Audio |
25 |
| Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro (720p) | Previous-generation budget-friendly video generation | Start/End Frame | 12 |
| Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro (1080p) | 15 | ||
| Kling 2.5 Turbo | Image to Video | 10 | |
OpenAI
OpenAI has strict moderation policies in place given the realism of the models. These models will often block generations that include realistic human subjects in input images.
| Model name | Use for | Modalities | Credits |
| Video Generation | per second | ||
| Sora 2 Pro (1080p) | Most advanced video generation with audio and speech | Image to Video Text to Video Audio |
50 |
| Sora 2 Pro (720p) | 30 | ||
| Sora 2 | Budget-friendly video generation with audio | 10 | |