HeyGen vs Runway: AI video and image pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-09 · listed A to Z, not ranked
HeyGen makes AI avatar and translated videos, billed in monthly credits.
Runway generates and edits video with AI models, billed in monthly credits.
Listed A to Z, from heygen.com and runwayml.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Free, Creator, Pro, Business
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free 3 videos a month, Creator $29 (600 credits), Pro $49 (1,000 credits, 4K) and Business $149 a month.
- Main price table
- Free, Standard, Pro, Max
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free 125 credits, Standard $15 (625 credits), Pro $35 (2,250) and Max $95 (9,500) a month, or 20% less billed annually.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: HeyGen checked Nov 9, 2026, Runway checked Nov 9, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. HeyGen lists 4 entries (Free, Creator, Pro, Business); Runway lists 4 (Free, Standard, Pro, Max).
- Lowest listed paid tier. HeyGen: Creator $29. Runway: Standard $12, billed annually. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. HeyGen: Free: $0. Runway: Free: $0.
- How prices are quoted. HeyGen: “Plans (monthly billing)”. Runway: “Plans”.
HeyGen plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 watermarked videos a month, up to 1 minute each; 1 custom video avatar |
| Creator | $29 per month | 600 credits, 1080p, no HeyGen branding, credits roll over one month |
| Pro | $49 per month | 1,000 credits, 4K export |
| Business | $149 per month | Team plan |
From heygen.com, checked Nov 9, 2026. Full breakdown: HeyGen pricing.
Runway plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly | Billed annually | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 125 one-time |
| Standard | $15 per month | $12 per month | 625 per month (about 52 seconds of Gen-4.5 video) |
| Pro | $35 per month | $28 per month | 2,250 per month |
| Max | $95 per month | $76 per month | 9,500 per month, rollover for 1 month |
From runwayml.com, checked Nov 9, 2026. Full breakdown: Runway pricing.
FAQ
How much does HeyGen cost?
Free 3 videos a month, Creator $29 (600 credits), Pro $49 (1,000 credits, 4K) and Business $149 a month. (checked Nov 9, 2026).
How much does Runway cost?
Free 125 credits, Standard $15 (625 credits), Pro $35 (2,250) and Max $95 (9,500) a month, or 20% less billed annually. (checked Nov 9, 2026).
Do HeyGen and Runway have a free option?
HeyGen: Free: $0. Runway: Free: $0.
What is the cheapest paid plan, HeyGen or Runway?
Lowest listed paid tier: HeyGen Creator $29; Runway Standard $12, billed annually (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: heygen.com (checked Nov 9, 2026) and runwayml.com (checked Nov 9, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-09)
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