Runway Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Runway costs Free to $95 per month as of April 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
Yes, Runway offers a freemium plan as of April 2026. The free tier includes 6 features with limits on credits and projects. Paid plans start at $15/month (Standard). Pricing verified from 2 sources by CostBench.
Runway offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- 125 one-time credits
- Gen-4 Turbo (Image to Video)
- Gen-4 text-to-image
- Text-to-speech
- 3 video projects
- 5 GB storage
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- 625 credits/month
- All generative video models (Gen-4.5, Gen-4, Gen-3 Alpha)
- Watermark removal
- Third-party models (Seedance 2.0, Kling 3.0 Pro)
- 100 GB storage
- Unlimited projects
- Dashboard support
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| credits | 125 | Unlimited/Higher |
| projects | 3 | Unlimited/Higher |
| storage | 5 GB | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like 625 credits/month or All generative video models (Gen-4.5, Gen-4, Gen-3 Alpha)
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- 125 credits are one-time, not monthly
- Limited to 3 video projects
- 5 GB storage only
- No commercial rights
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Standard Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Standard $15/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 6 included | 7+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Runway branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Exploring AI video generation | Casual creators and light commercial use |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Runway free?
Yes, Runway offers a freemium plan with 6 core features included. However, there are limits on credits, projects that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Runway's free plan?
Runway's free plan includes: 125 one-time credits, Gen-4 Turbo (Image to Video), Gen-4 text-to-image, Text-to-speech, 3 video projects, and 1 more features. Key limits include credits: 125, projects: 3, storage: 5 GB.
03 What's NOT included in Runway's free plan?
The free plan excludes: 625 credits/month, All generative video models (Gen-4.5, Gen-4, Gen-3 Alpha), Watermark removal, Third-party models (Seedance 2.0, Kling 3.0 Pro), 100 GB storage. You'll also have Runway branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Runway's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like 625 credits/month or All generative video models (Gen-4.5, Gen-4, Gen-3 Alpha), require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $15/month.
05 Is Runway's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Runway's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.