ElevenLabs vs Runway
ElevenLabs
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Quick verdict
ElevenLabs edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. ElevenLabs is cheaper to start ($6 vs $12).
Choose ElevenLabs if…
You’re voiceovers, narration and dubbing. The most realistic AI voices: voiceovers, audiobooks, dubbing and voice cloning, from a $6 Starter plan.
Visit ElevenLabsChoose Runway if…
You’re creators and filmmakers experimenting with AI video. A leading AI video generator and editor: text-to-video, image-to-video and pro editing tools aimed at filmmakers and creators.
Visit RunwaySide by side
| ElevenLabs | Runway | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Value | 4.5/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Features | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Output quality | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Category | AI video, voice & music | AI video, voice & music |
| Free plan | Yes: 10k credits a month | Yes: 125 one-time credits |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $6/mo | $12/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $5/mo | - |
| Top plan | Scale: $299/mo | Max: $76/mo |
| Seats | Individual; team plans on higher tiers | Per user |
| Trial / refund | Free plan | Free credits |
| Platforms | Web, API, iOS | Web, iOS |
| Best for | Voiceovers, narration and dubbing | Creators and filmmakers experimenting with AI video |
ElevenLabs: pros & cons
- Extremely natural voices
- Voice cloning and dubbing
- Cheap entry plan
- Credits can go quickly on long content
- Cloning requires care with consent and rights
Runway: pros & cons
- High-quality AI video models
- Full editing toolkit
- Plans from $12/user
- Credits run out fast on video
- Free plan is a one-time sample
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