Runway vs Google Veo (Flow / Gemini)
A spec-by-spec comparison of Runway and Google Veo (Flow / Gemini): pricing, free tier, clip length, resolution, watermark, commercial use and API access.
| Runway | Google Veo (Flow / Gemini) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan · from $15/mo | Free plan · from $4.99/mo |
| Free tier | 125 one-time credits, limited model selection | 50 Google Flow credits per day |
| Max clip length | 10s per generation (Gen-4.5) | 10s (Gemini Omni Flash); 8s (Veo 3.1) |
| Max resolution | 4K (upscale) | 4K (upscale, Ultra plans only) |
| Watermark on free plan | Yes | |
| Commercial use | All plans | |
| Developer API | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
Runway is a browser and mobile creative suite centered on its in-house Gen-4.5 video model, with partner models such as Seedance, Kling and Nano Banana available on the same credit balance. It covers text-to-video, image-to-video, video editing (Aleph), audio and upscaling in one workspace. It suits filmmakers, agencies and creators who want several frontier models plus a developer API under one account.
- Hosts Gen-4.5 plus partner models (Seedance, Kling, Nano Banana) on one credit pool
- Pro and Max plans include an Unlimited mode for supported models
- Separate developer API with per-second pricing ($0.12/s for Gen-4.5)
- Free credits are one-time only and do not renew
- Standard's 625 credits equal only about 52 seconds of Gen-4.5 per month
- Monthly credits on Standard and Pro do not roll over
Google's video generation is offered through Google Flow, a filmmaking workspace, and the Gemini app, using Veo 3.1 (Lite, Fast, Quality) and the newer Gemini Omni Flash model. Flow supports text-to-video, first/last frame control, ingredients-to-video, extensions and video editing. Access is bundled into Google AI subscriptions, with a small daily free allowance, making it a good fit for people already in Google's ecosystem.
- Daily 50 free credits even without a subscription
- Plans bundle other Google perks (storage, Gemini) with Flow credits
- Video editing of uploaded clips via Gemini Omni Flash
- Non-subscribers may be blocked from video generation during peak hours (about 2-5 PM UTC)
- 4K upscaling is limited to Ultra subscribers
- Veo 3.1 previews in the Gemini API have been shut down
Specs last verified 2026-10-23 (Runway) and 2026-10-23 (Google Veo (Flow / Gemini)). See each tool page for sources.