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Janus ×
Runway ×

Comparator · Video

JanusFree tiervs

Runway$15/mo (Standard)

Starting pricefree · $15/mo

Free tieryes · yes

Plans documented2 · 8

Platforms1 · 3

Comparison of Janus, Runway
	Janus Visit website for Janus (opens in a new tab)	Runway Visit website for Runway (opens in a new tab)
Category	Video	Video
Main use cases	Streaming without showing your face Video calls with a character avatar Content creation Live broadcasting to Twitch or YouTube	Generating short video clips from text or images Editing and transforming existing footage Creating visual concepts and storyboards Producing social media and marketing video Integrating video generation into apps via API
Best for	Streamers, Creators who want anonymity, Remote workers	Video creators and filmmakers, Marketing and social media teams, Developers building video features
Platforms	Web	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Free: $0/month, unlimited streaming, 25 free credits at sign-up, top-ups available. Pro: 7-day trial shown; ongoing price not displayed. US prices not confirmed Official pricing ↗	Free $0 (125 one-time credits); Standard $15/mo or $12/mo billed annually (625 credits/mo); Pro $35/mo or $28/mo annually (2,250 credits/mo); Max $95/mo or $76/mo annually (9,500 credits/mo). API priced separately. Checked Sep 30, 2026. Official pricing ↗
Key features	Webcam-driven real-time avatar Avatar from photo or prompt 1080p+ in-browser rendering Chrome extension and OBS support Outfit, hairstyle and background changes Green screen on Pro	Text-to-video and image-to-video generation Image generation and editing Audio tools including custom voice clones on paid plans Brand Kits on higher tiers Team workspaces Developer API (Runway Dev)
Pros	Free plan with unlimited streaming Avatar renders locally during streaming per the FAQ Works with Discord, Zoom, Twitch, YouTube and OBS No watermarks on Pro	Free plan with 125 one-time credits to try the tools Paid plans list no watermarks Available on web, iOS and Android API access for developers
Limitations	Free plan gives 25 sign-up credits for avatar creation Pro monthly price not shown on the page Green screen and 60fps+ are Pro features Needs a webcam	Free credits are one-time, not monthly All generation consumes credits Higher-quality output formats are limited to the top plan AI-generated video may contain visual artifacts or not follow the prompt exactly
Ratings	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet
Review status	Listed Verified Oct 1, 2026	Listed Verified Sep 30, 2026