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StarZero ×

Runway ×

StarZero ×
Runway ×

Comparator · Video

StarZeroNot publishedvs

Runway$15/mo (Standard)

Starting price— · $15/mo

Free tierno · yes

Plans documented1 · 8

Platforms2 · 3

Comparison of StarZero, Runway
	StarZero Visit website for StarZero (opens in a new tab)	Runway Visit website for Runway (opens in a new tab)
Category	Video	Video
Main use cases	Long-to-short cutdowns Search moments in footage Add captions Reframe for TikTok and Instagram Generate voiceover and music	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	Social video creators, Teams repurposing long video	Video creators and filmmakers, Marketing and social media teams, Developers building video features
Platforms	Web, API	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing model	—	Freemium
Pricing	See official pricing 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	Long to short cutdown Moment search Auto captions Smart reframing to 14 aspect ratios AI voiceover Music generation	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	Plain-language editing instructions Multi-format export Public changelog	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	Requires sign-up to use Generation features need an active subscription Pricing not viewable without signing in	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 Sep 29, 2026	Listed Verified Sep 30, 2026