Midjourney vs Runway: tool pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Midjourney plans are sold by fast GPU time. Higher plans add unlimited relaxed generations and stealth mode.
Runway generates and edits video with AI models, billed in monthly credits.
Listed A to Z, from docs.midjourney.com and runwayml.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Basic, Standard, Pro, Mega
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Basic $10, Standard $30, Pro $60 and Mega $120 a month, annual prices, fast GPU hours, relax mode and extra GPU time.
- 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: Midjourney 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. Midjourney lists 4 entries (Basic, Standard, Pro, Mega); Runway lists 4 (Free, Standard, Pro, Max).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Midjourney: Basic $10, monthly. Runway: Standard $12, billed annually. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Midjourney: none in the published plan table. Runway: Free: $0.
Midjourney plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Fast GPU time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $10 | $96 a year ($8 per month) | 3.3 hours (200 minutes) | |
| Standard | $30 | $288 a year ($24 per month) | 15 hours | Unlimited relaxed images and SD video |
| Pro | $60 | $576 a year ($48 per month) | 30 hours | Stealth mode |
| Mega | $120 | $1,152 a year ($96 per month) | 60 hours |
From docs.midjourney.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Midjourney 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 Midjourney cost?
Basic $10, Standard $30, Pro $60 and Mega $120 a month, annual prices, fast GPU hours, relax mode and extra GPU time. (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 Midjourney and Runway have a free option?
Midjourney: none in the published plan table. Runway: Free: $0.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Midjourney or Runway?
Lowest listed paid tier: Midjourney Basic $10, monthly; Runway Standard $12, billed annually (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Midjourney 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: docs.midjourney.com (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)
- docs.midjourney.com
- docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/27870484040333-Comparing-Midjourney-Plans
- runwayml.com
- runwayml.com/pricing
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