Leonardo AI vs Runway: tool pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Leonardo AI is an image and video generation platform. Plans set a monthly allowance of fast tokens.
Runway generates and edits video with AI models, billed in monthly credits.
Listed A to Z, from leonardo.ai and runwayml.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Free, Essential, Premium, Ultimate
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free with 150 fast tokens a day, Essential $12/month, Premium $30, Ultimate $60 (ex. tax). Yearly up to 20% off.
- 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: Leonardo AI checked Nov 10, 2026, Runway checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Leonardo AI lists 4 entries (Free, Essential, Premium, Ultimate); Runway lists 4 (Free, Standard, Pro, Max).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Leonardo AI: Essential $12/mo. Runway: Standard $12, billed annually. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Leonardo AI: Free: $0. Runway: Free: $0.
Leonardo AI plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Fast tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 150 per day |
| Essential | $12/month | 8,500 per month |
| Premium | $30/month | 25,000 per month |
| Ultimate | $60/month | 60,000 per month |
Prices ex. tax, as displayed when the page loaded. Leonardo says yearly billing saves up to 20%.
From leonardo.ai, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Leonardo AI 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 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Runway pricing.
FAQ
How much does Leonardo AI cost?
Free with 150 fast tokens a day, Essential $12/month, Premium $30, Ultimate $60 (ex. tax). Yearly up to 20% off. (checked Nov 10, 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 10, 2026).
Do Leonardo AI and Runway have a free option?
Leonardo AI: Free: $0. Runway: Free: $0.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Leonardo AI or Runway?
Lowest listed paid tier: Leonardo AI Essential $12/mo; Runway Standard $12, billed annually (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Leonardo AI or Runway?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: leonardo.ai (checked Nov 10, 2026) and runwayml.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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