Updated September 2026

Best Runway alternatives (2026)

The closest Runway alternatives are Google Veo (via Flow), Adobe Firefly (Video), InVideo AI, based on overlapping categories and platforms. Runway is best for professional filmmakers and VFX/post-production teams and starts at $12/mo.

Google Veo (via Flow)
$19.99
AI video · Video editing
Google's Veo video generation models accessible through the Flow creative studio and the Gemini app, bundled with Google AI subscriptions.
Adobe Firefly (Video)
Free · $9.99+
AI video · Video editing
Adobe's generative AI video generator inside Firefly, combining Adobe's own model with partner models like Veo, Kling, and Runway.
InVideo AI
$20
AI video · Video editing
AI video generation and editing platform that turns prompts into full videos using Seedance and other generative models plus a timeline editor.
Pictory
$25
AI video · Video editing
AI video tool that turns scripts, blog posts, and long-form content into short branded videos with stock footage and avatars.
Lumen5
Free · $19+
AI video · Video editing
AI video maker that converts blog posts and text into social media videos using templates, stock media, and AI voiceover.
Canva AI Video (Magic Media / Dream Lab)
Free · $15+
AI video · Video editing
Canva's built-in AI tools (Magic Media text-to-video and Magic Video) that generate or auto-assemble short videos inside the design editor.
CapCut AI Video Generator
Free · $19.99+
AI video · Video editing
ByteDance's free video editor with a built-in AI video generator (Seedance models) for text-to-video, avatars, and templates.
Kling AI
Free · $6.99+
AI video
Chinese AI video generator developed by Kuaishou, offering text-to-video and image-to-video generation up to 1080p.
Pika
Free
AI video
AI video generator known for stylized effects like Pikaffects, Pikadditions, and Pikaswaps for social-style clips.
Luma Dream Machine
Free · $9.99+
AI video
Luma AI's Dream Machine platform generates video from text and images using the Ray series of models.

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Questions people ask

+What is the best alternative to Runway?

Google Veo (via Flow) is the closest match: it is best for creators already inside the Google/Gemini ecosystem and starts at $19.99/mo (Google AI Pro).

+Is there a Runway alternative with a free trial or free plan?

Yes: Adobe Firefly (Video), Lumen5, Canva AI Video (Magic Media / Dream Lab), CapCut AI Video Generator, Kling AI, Pika, Luma Dream Machine.