Runway vs Suno
Runway
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Quick verdict
Suno edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. Suno is cheaper to start ($8 vs $12).
Choose 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 RunwayChoose Suno if…
You’re making original songs, jingles and background music. The leading AI music generator: describe a song or paste lyrics and get full tracks with vocals in seconds. Paid plans add commercial rights and the best models.
Visit SunoSide by side
| Runway | Suno | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.3/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Value | 3.9/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Features | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.1/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Output quality | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Category | AI video, voice & music | AI video, voice & music |
| Free plan | Yes: 125 one-time credits | Yes: 50 credits a day, personal use only |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $12/mo | $8/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | - | $6/mo |
| Top plan | Max: $76/mo | Premier: $24/mo |
| Seats | Per user | Individual |
| Trial / refund | Free credits | Free plan |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Creators and filmmakers experimenting with AI video | Making original songs, jingles and background music |
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
Suno: pros & cons
- Full songs with vocals from a prompt
- Pro is just $8/mo
- Commercial rights on paid plans
- Free songs are personal use only
- Ongoing copyright debates around AI music
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