Alternatives · Video
Runway alternatives
The closest alternatives to Runway are Luma Dream Machine, Picsart and Pika, which also cover generating videos from text and editing videos with AI. 13 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Luma Dream Machine and Picsart. The lowest paid plan starts at $8 per month (Pika).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 13
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Runway's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1
Luma Dream MachineVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo
Luma Labs' AI workspace for creative teams to generate and edit images and video.
Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AIGenerating images from textMaking product and ad videos
API
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PicsartVerifiedPaid · from $10.50/mo
A web and mobile studio for making and editing images, video, and audio with a large catalog of AI models.
Also does:Editing photos with AIGenerating images from textEditing videos with AIGenerating videos from text
Web
- 3

PikaVerifiedFree tier · from $8/mo
Generative video, image and audio tools for creators who need clips, product ads and sound from the web, iOS or an API.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from textMaking product and ad videosEditing videos with AI
Web · iOS · API
- 4

Kling AIVerifiedFree tier
AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.
Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from textEditing videos with AIMaking product and ad videos
Command line
- 5

Stability AIVerifiedFree tier
Commercially-safe generative media models and tools for creative teams and developers.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from textGenerating music
API
- 6
CapCutVerifiedFree tier
Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AIGenerating images from textGenerating videos from text
Web
- 7
Adobe FireflyFree tier
Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from text
Web
- 8

FLUXVerifiedPay as you go
Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from text
Web · API
- 9
Leonardo.AiFree tier
AI image generation platform with model fine-tuning, a large template library, and API access.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from textEditing photos with AI
Web
- 10

Hailuo AIVerifiedFree tier
Generates video, image, and audio content in a browser workspace for creators and marketers.
Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from textEditing videos with AI
- 11

PhotoroomVerifiedFree tier
AI photo and video editing for e-commerce sellers who need listing images at catalog scale.
Also does:Editing photos with AIGenerating images from textMaking product and ad videos
Web · API
- 12
FreepikFree tier · from $20/mo
Stock library and AI image generation platform with vectors, photos, and design assets.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from textEditing photos with AI
Web
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CaptionsVerifiedFree tier · from $24.99/mo
AI video editor that turns raw footage into captioned, styled videos for creators and marketing teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AIGenerating music
Web · iOS · Android
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VEEDVerifiedFree tier
AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.
Also does:Editing videos with AIGenerating videos from text
Web · API
- 15

invideoVerifiedPaid · from $20/mo
AI video editor for creatives and teams that applies plain-language edit directions on a multitrack timeline.
Also does:Editing videos with AIMaking product and ad videosGenerating videos from text
Web
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Luma Dream Machine | Free trial · from $30/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Picsart | Paid · from $10.50/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Pika | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Stability AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Adobe Firefly | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| FLUX | Pay as you go | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free tier | Yes | Web | Yes | — |
| Hailuo AI | Free tier | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Photoroom | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Freepik | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web | No | — |
| Captions | Free tier · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| VEED | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| invideo | Paid · from $20/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Runway?
- Luma Dream Machine is the closest match: it also covers generating videos from text, editing videos with AI and generating images from text. Picsart and Pika come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Runway's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Runway?
- Yes. Luma Dream Machine, Picsart and Pika can be used for free. Luma Dream Machine has a free plan, and paid plans start at $30 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Runway?
- Among paid plans, Pika starts lowest at $8 per month, against $12 for Runway.
- Which Runway alternatives have a mobile app?
- Pika and Captions have an iPhone or Android app.