OpenArt vs Runway: AI video and image pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-09 · listed A to Z, not ranked
OpenArt is an AI image and video platform with plans priced per seat and sized by monthly credits.
Runway generates and edits video with AI models, billed in monthly credits.
Listed A to Z, from openart.ai and runwayml.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Starter, Plus, Pro
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Starter $13, Plus $27 and Pro $44 per seat a month billed annually (more monthly), with 4,000 to 24,000 credits.
- 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: OpenArt 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. OpenArt lists 3 entries (Starter, Plus, Pro); Runway lists 4 (Free, Standard, Pro, Max).
- Lowest listed paid tier. OpenArt: Starter $13, billed annually. Runway: Standard $12, billed annually. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. OpenArt: none in the published plan table. Runway: Free: $0.
- How prices are quoted. OpenArt: “Plans (per seat per month)”. Runway: “Plans”.
OpenArt plans and prices
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $13 | $14 | 4,000 |
| Plus | $27 | $34 | 12,000, commercial rights |
| Pro | $44 | $56 | 24,000 |
From openart.ai, checked Nov 9, 2026. Full breakdown: OpenArt 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 OpenArt cost?
Starter $13, Plus $27 and Pro $44 per seat a month billed annually (more monthly), with 4,000 to 24,000 credits. (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 OpenArt and Runway have a free option?
OpenArt: none in the published plan table. Runway: Free: $0.
What is the cheapest paid plan, OpenArt or Runway?
Lowest listed paid tier: OpenArt Starter $13, billed annually; 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: openart.ai (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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