Introduction

The Standard plan is designed for creators ready to explore Runway beyond the free trial. With a modest monthly credit allocation, this plan is best suited for light, exploratory usage rather than high-volume production.

Who is the Standard plan for?

The Standard plan is ideal if you're:

• Exploring AI video creation and want more generations beyond the free trial
• Learning the platform and testing which models and settings work best
• Creating simple generations that won't require iteration (such as using Apps)
• Preferring a pay-as-you-go approach to credits and monthly costs

The Standard plan lets you purchase additional credits as needed, giving you flexibility without committing to a higher subscription tier. This works well if your usage fluctuates or you have occasional larger projects.

If you find yourself working on larger creative projects, you may consider upgrading to a Pro or Unlimited plan.

How do I get the most out of a Standard plan?

Just like any tool in the creative process, AI video generation can take multiple attempts before achieving the best result. Even with a great prompt, you may not get exactly what you want on the first attempt. See our Introduction to Prompting guide for more details.

On the Standard plan, it is helpful to consider which content type (images or videos) are preferred and which model to prioritize. Each new generation uses credits, so you'll need to make tradeoffs about when to iterate unless you plan to buy more credits.

Tips to maximize your credits:

• Start with shorter video durations (5 seconds vs. 10 seconds)
• Use Image models for experimentation before moving to video
• Start video generations without audio
• Use the presets available on Apps where applicable

Understanding how different models consume credits is essential:

Uses more credits:

• Third-party models
• Video with audio generations
• Video generations

Uses less credits:

• Text-to-Image and Image-to-Image models
• Turbo video models (lightweight model version designed for experimenting)

Examples of credit allocation

This section outlines different credit strategies to get the most out of your plan. Click each dropdown to learn more about how you might allocate credits depending on your use case.

When to consider an upgrade

Consider an upgrade if:

• You're consistently running out of credits mid-month 
• You’re finding the allocation limits your ability to complete projects
• You’re working on a creative project that is focused on video
• You prefer experimenting with a wide range of third party models Runway offers

Our Pro and Unlimited plans allow for a higher amount of generations: 

• The Unlimited plan includes access to Explore Mode, which allows you to create infinite generations at a relaxed rate. This plan is ideal for serious creators who wish to perfect results.
• The Pro plan includes 2250 monthly credits, or 1625 more than the Standard plan.