Updated April 2026 · Independent Analysis
RunwayvsSynthesia
Runway starts at $12/mo, 59% cheaper than Synthesia's $29/mo. Synthesia is rated higher at 4.7/5 vs Runway's 4.3/5.
Runwayvs Synthesia
★ 4.3/5-0.4 vs Synthesia
Only in Runway
- ✦ Gen-3 Alpha video generation
- ✦ Text to video
- ✦ Image to video
✓ Free planFrom $12/mo(cheaper)3M+ users · est. 2018
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Synthesiavs Runway
★ 4.7/5+0.4 vs Runway
Only in Synthesia
- ✦ 160+ AI avatars
- ✦ 120+ languages
- ✦ Text-to-video
✓ Free planFrom $29/mo(pricier)50K+ users · est. 2017
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Runway
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.2/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Synthesia
4.7/5 avg
G2 Score4.7/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.7/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Runway uniquely offers Gen-3 Alpha video generation, Text to video, Image to video. Synthesia uniquely offers 160+ AI avatars, 120+ languages, Text-to-video. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Runway
Synthesia
Gen-3 Alpha video generation
✓
✗
Text to video
✓
✗
Image to video
✓
✗
Video to video
✓
✗
Motion brush
✓
✗
Camera controls
✓
✗
Act-One (facial motion)
✓
✗
Green screen removal
✓
✗
Background replacement
✓
✗
Frame interpolation
✓
✗
Slow motion
✓
✗
Inpainting
✓
✗
Multi-motion brush
✓
✗
Extend video
✓
✗
Color grading
✓
✗
Audio reactive
✓
✗
Upscaling
✓
✗
Custom models
✓
✗
Commercial license
✓
✗
Team workspace
✓
✗
160+ AI avatars
✗
✓
120+ languages
✗
✓
Text-to-video
✗
✓
Custom avatar creation
✗
✓
PowerPoint import
✗
✓
Screen recording
✗
✓
Lip sync
✗
✓
Background music
✗
✓
Templates library
✗
✓
Brand kit
✗
✓
Video analytics
✗
✓
Multi-scene editor
✗
✓
Closed captions
✗
✓
API access
✗
✓
SCORM export
✗
✓
LMS integration
✗
✓
Team collaboration
✗
✓
Branded player
✗
✓
Priority rendering
✗
✓
Enterprise SSO
✗
✓
Total Features
20
20
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Runway if you need:
- ✓ Gen-3 Alpha video generation
- ✓ Text to video
- ✓ Image to video
- ✓ Video to video
- ✓ Motion brush
Choose Synthesia if you need:
- ✓ 160+ AI avatars
- ✓ 120+ languages
- ✓ Text-to-video
- ✓ Custom avatar creation
- ✓ PowerPoint import
Pricing Comparison
Runway starts at $12/mo, 59% cheaper than Synthesia's $29/mo.
Runway Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 125 credits
- • Basic features
StandardBest Value
$12/month- • 625 credits/mo
- • Gen-3 access
Pro
$28/month- • 2250 credits/mo
- • Priority
Unlimited
$76/month- • Unlimited Gen-3
Synthesia Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 3 video minutes
- • 1 avatar
- • Basic templates
StarterBest Value
$29/month- • 10 min/mo
- • 70+ avatars
Creator
$89/month- • 30 min/mo
- • Custom avatar
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