Reviral vs Runway
Pick Runway for film and pro editing: its own Gen-4.5 and Aleph 2.0 models, brand kits, voice clones, HDR and ProRes on Max, unlimited 4K upscaling and mobile apps. Pick Reviral for short-form marketing: UGC ads from a product photo, image ads in 21 languages, and 44 video models paid per clip from a $4.99 pack.
- $4.99
- Reviral: pay once, 400 credits
- $12/mo
- Runway: Standard, billed yearly
- $0.66 vs $2.23
- 4 s Seedance 2.0 Fast (our maths)
- Gen-4.5
- Runway's own model
The numbers first
Reviral vs Runway: Price at a Glance
Entry prices and what happens to unused credits.
| Tool | Cheapest way in | Monthly plans | Free to start | Unused credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reviral | $4.99 once for 400 credits that never expire | $19 (1,900 credits), $49 (5,000), $99 (12,000) | 100 credits at sign-up, no card | Pack credits never expire; plan credits refresh monthly |
| Runway | Standard $12/month billed yearly, $15 monthly (625 credits) | Standard $15 (625), Pro $35 (2,250), Max $95 (9,500); $12, $28 and $76 billed yearly | 125 one-time credits, free forever | Standard and Pro reset each cycle; Max rolls over 1 month; bought credits never expire |
Runway facts checked 24 September 2026 on their own site; Reviral facts checked 25 September 2026.
Who should pick which
Should You Pick Reviral or Runway?
Pick Runway for film and professional editing work. Only Runway has its Gen-4.5 and Aleph 2.0 models, and its plans add brand kits, custom voice clones, unlimited 4K upscaling on Pro and Max, HDR, ProRes and image sequences on Max, and iOS and Android apps.
Pick Reviral for short-form marketing on a pay-per-clip budget. UGC ad videos come from a product photo, static image ads come in 40 formats and 21 languages, and 44 video models are paid per clip from a $4.99 pack with no subscription. On Seedance 2.0 Fast, which both sites run, Reviral costs less per clip.
Both run Seedance and Kling models, both have an API, and both reach 4K (Runway by upscaling; Reviral on Seedance 2 4K and Veo 3.1).
Side by side
Reviral vs Runway, Feature by Feature
Each Runway cell comes from Runway's own site, checked 24 September 2026. "Not stated on their site" means we could not find it there.
| Feature | Reviral | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Models | 44 video and 22 image models (Seedance, Veo, Kling, Wan, Hailuo, MiniMax, Vidu, HappyHorse) | Gen-4.5, Aleph 2.0, Gen-4 Turbo, Seedance 2.0 Pro and Fast, Seedance 2.5, Kling 3.0, Nano Banana Pro, Gen-4 Image, Lyria 3, Seed Audio "and more" |
| UGC video ads | Yes: a product photo or link becomes a 15-second creator-led or faceless ad | Not stated on their site as a product; a "product_ad" developer recipe is linked |
| Static image ads | 40 formats, copy in 21 languages | Not stated on their site |
| API | Yes: public docs, UGC ad and Image Ads endpoints, same credits as the app | Yes: Runway Dev API keys and docs; Runway MCP on Pro and Max |
| Pay once, no plan | Yes: $4.99, $24.99 and $59.99 packs, never expire | Extra credits never expire, minimum purchase 1,000 credits; top-ups listed on Pro; buying with no plan is not stated on their site |
| 5 s flagship-style clip | Seedance 2.0 at 720p: 106 credits, $1.32 (Mini Pack) | Gen-4.5: 60 credits, about $1.15 on yearly Standard or $1.44 monthly (our maths) |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 13.2 credits a second at 720p: 4 s about $0.66 (Mini Pack) | 116 credits per 4 s (resolution not stated): about $2.23 on yearly Standard (our maths) |
| One image | Static image ad from 2 credits ($0.02) | Gen-4 Image 1080p: 8 credits, about $0.15 on yearly Standard (our maths) |
| Free plan | 100 credits at sign-up, no card | 125 one-time credits, "a selection of generative creative models", 5 GB storage |
| Watermark | Paid packs: no watermark | "No watermarks" from Standard up; Free plan not stated |
| Longest single clip | 30 s (Seedance 2.5, Wan 3.0) | Not stated on their site |
| Pro finishing | Not listed on our pricing page | 4K upscaling (Standard), unlimited 4K upscaling (Pro, Max), HDR, ProRes and image sequences (Max) |
Dollar amounts marked "our maths" are calculated from each company's own published credit prices; they are estimates, not quotes. Prices change often, so check both pricing pages before you buy.
Honest
What Runway Does Better
Its own flagship models. Gen-4.5 and Aleph 2.0 are Runway's own; Reviral does not offer them.
Professional finishing tools: unlimited 4K video upscaling on Pro and Max, HDR, ProRes and image sequences on Max, up to 3 brand kits and 3 custom voice clones.
A cheaper entry plan and mobile apps. Runway Standard is $12 a month billed yearly, against Reviral's $19 Starter plan, and Runway has iOS and Android apps.
Checked on both sites
What Reviral Does Better
A lower price per clip on Seedance 2.0 Fast. Seedance 2.0 Fast on Runway is 116 credits per 4 seconds (resolution not stated), about $2.23 on yearly Standard; on Reviral, Seedance 2 Fast is 13.2 credits a second, about $0.66 for 4 seconds at the Mini Pack rate (our maths from both price lists).
Credits without a plan, in small amounts. A $4.99 pack of 400 never-expiring credits; Runway's extra credits need a 1,000-credit minimum purchase.
Built-in ad workflows: UGC ad videos from a product photo with a free storyboard, and static image ads in 40 formats with copy in 21 languages. Neither is stated as a Runway product.
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What a Clip Costs on Reviral
Seedance 2 Fast costs 13.2 credits a second at 720p on Reviral, about $0.66 for 4 seconds from a $4.99 pack, and a 30-second Seedance 2.5 clip costs 122 credits, about $1.52, checked 25 September 2026.
Reviral · live prices · 720p
Credits first, dollars at the $4.99 Mini Pack rate · checked 25 September 2026
| What you make | Credits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 s Seedance 2 Fast | about 53 credits | $0.66 |
| 5 s Seedance 2.0 | 106 credits | $1.32 |
| 5 s Kling V3 | 50 credits | $0.62 |
| 30 s Seedance 2.5 (flat price) | 122 credits | $1.52 |
| 15 s UGC ad | 278 credits | $3.47 |
The exact charge is shown before you render, and credits come back automatically if a render cannot be finished. Dollars use the $4.99 Mini Pack rate ($0.012475 per credit) unless a row says otherwise, checked 25 September 2026. Pay by card, or in ringgit (RM) with Touch 'n Go eWallet for credit packs or Visa/Mastercard for monthly plans.
Sources and dates
How We Checked
Disclosure: Reviral publishes this page. Every Runway fact comes from Runway's own public pages (runway.com and runway.com/pricing), checked 24 September 2026. Reviral facts come from reviral.ai's live pricing page and public model list, checked 25 September 2026. Where Runway's site does not say something, we write "not stated on their site". We do not use ratings or reviews from either company.
Dollar amounts marked "our maths" are calculated from each company's own published credit prices; they are estimates, not quotes. Prices change often, so check both pricing pages before you buy.
Runway is a trademark of its owner; Reviral is not affiliated with Runway.
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Reviral vs Runway FAQ
Is Runway cheaper than Reviral?+
Runway's cheapest paid plan is $12 a month billed yearly for 625 credits; Reviral's cheapest option is a $4.99 pack with no subscription. Per clip, Seedance 2.0 Fast costs less on Reviral: 4 seconds is about $0.66 against about $2.23 (our maths).
Does Runway have a free plan?+
Yes: 125 one-time credits, a selection of its models and 5 GB of storage, free forever (checked 24 September 2026). Reviral gives 100 credits once at sign-up with no card.
Do Runway credits roll over?+
On Standard and Pro, monthly credits reset each billing cycle; on Max, up to one month of unused credits rolls over, and extra credits you buy never expire. Reviral's pack credits never expire; its plan credits refresh monthly.
Can I use Gen-4.5 on Reviral?+
No. Gen-4.5 and Aleph 2.0 are Runway's own models. Reviral offers Seedance, Veo, Kling, Wan, Hailuo, MiniMax, Vidu and HappyHorse video models on one credit balance.
Which is better for UGC product ads?+
Reviral: it turns a product photo or link into a 15-second creator-style ad with a storyboard written free before you pay. Runway's site does not state a UGC ad product; it links a developer recipe for product ads.
Which makes 4K video?+
Both, in different ways. Runway offers 4K upscaling, unlimited on Pro and Max. Reviral generates 4K directly on Seedance 2 at 4K and on Veo 3.1 (checked 25 September 2026).
100 free credits at sign-up · no card
Try Reviral's Video Models
Pick a model per clip and see the price before you render: Seedance 2 Fast is 13.2 credits a second at 720p, and a 30-second Seedance 2.5 clip is 122 credits (checked 25 September 2026). Pay by card, or in ringgit (RM) with Touch 'n Go eWallet for credit packs or Visa/Mastercard for monthly plans.
Open the video studioLast updated: September 25, 2026