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COMPARE/VIDEO CREATION/KAPWING · RUNWAY
VIDEO CREATION · HEAD TO HEAD● YOU PICK THE WINNER
KapwingvsRunway
Two tools. Verified data. Side by side. Everything on this page is vendor-sourced and dated. We don't pick a winner. That's your call. Use the Lens to apply your own criteria.
Kapwing
Starts at$16/mo
Free planYes
Plans4 tiers
Features8 features
Integrations6 native
PlatformsWeb · API
MCP serverNo
Runway
Starts at$15/mo
Free planYes
Plans5 tiers
Features8 features
Integrations3 native
PlatformsWeb · iOS
MCP serverYes
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ALL TOOLS UPDATED 2026.05.01
CAPABILITIES
Where they overlap, where they don't
Functional roles from both tools, split by coverage. The corners are where the two tools become different products.
Only KapwingRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
3- Video Captioner
- Clip Generator
- Translator
Both1 of 6 roles in the verified union.
1- Video Editor
Only RunwayRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
2- Video Generator
- Video Enhancer
ROLE COVERAGE···
PLAN LADDER
Every plan, mapped to one ladder
Both tools laid out by ascending monthly cost. Expand any plan to see what's included.
AT A GLANCE
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FACT
Category
Video Creation
Video Creation
Starting Price
$16/mo
$15/mo
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Plans
4 tiers
5 tiers
Free Plan
Yes
Yes
Free Trial
No
No
Platforms
Web · API
Web · iOS
Top Features
8 features
8 features
Integrations
6 native
3 native
Public API
No
Yes
Webhooks (In)
No
No
INTEGRATIONS · 9 TOOLS
Integrations from both tools, side by side
Integrations sourced from each tool's own documentation. Where both tools connect to the same app, you see it once. The rest shows where their ecosystems diverge.
BOTH0
6
3UNION9
INTEGRATION
NOTES
ChatGPT
✓
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Integration for AI-powered image generation and editing
Kling
✓
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AI model integration for video enhancement and stylization
Nano Banana
✓
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Integration for AI-powered image generation and editing
Next.js
DEEP READ
What it does
Features and capabilities sourced from each tool's own documentation, structured for comparison.
Kapwing
TOP FEATURES · 8
F01
AI Video GenerationaiGenerate videos from text prompts, scripts, or images using AI models including Sora, Veo, and MiniMax for instant professional-quality content production.
F02
Auto-Subtitles & TranslationlanguageGenerate and brand subtitles in one click and translate videos into 100+ languages with AI-powered voices or custom voice clones.
F03
AI Avatars & PersonasaiConvert scripts into spoken videos using photorealistic AI presenters or clone your own digital avatar without cameras or recording equipment.
F04
Auto-Generate Social ClipsvideoAutomatically extract high-impact moments from long videos and create multiple short clips optimized for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram.
F05
Real-Time Team CollaborationcollaborationEdit and review videos together in shared workspaces with in-video comments and direct feedback, eliminating email and Slack back-and-forth.
F06
Smart Audio EditingaudioAutomatically remove silences, filler words, and background noise with AI-powered Smart Cut and Clean Audio for broadcast-quality sound.
Runway
TOP FEATURES · 8
F01
Gen-4.5 Video GenerationvideoGenerate high-quality videos from text prompts using the latest Gen-4.5 model and other leading AI video generation models.
F02
Edit and Transform VideoeditingChange lighting, restyle subjects, add or remove elements from video footage using simple text prompts without reshooting.
F03
Use-Case Specific AppstemplateAccess specialized tools like Remove from Video, Upscale Video, Add Dialogue, and Relight Scene for targeted creative tasks.
F04
Character Performance MappingaiMap your voice and facial expressions onto any image or character to bring them to life with realistic performances.
F05
Multi-Modal AI ModelsintegrationAccess world-class image, video, audio, editing and language models all within a unified creative platform.
F06
Video Enhancement and UpscalingperformanceEnhance video resolution and quality with one-click upscaling to improve the visual fidelity of any footage.
WHO IT'S FOR
Who each tool is built for
Use cases and fit tags from each tool's own positioning. Match these to your context, not their marketing.
Marketing teams and agenciesMarketing teams use Kapwing to produce high volumes of on-brand social content in days instead of weeks. The AI video generation, auto-subtitles, and multi-language dubbing enable campaigns to launch faster across regions. Real-time collaboration ensures brand consistency across teams and eliminates approval delays.
Enterprise communications teamsOrganizations reach global audiences by translating and dubbing videos into 100+ languages with AI voices or custom voice clones. Internal communications teams publish updates accessible to every office; international marketing teams expand into new regions while maintaining message consistency without reshoots.
Educators, training teams, and learning platformsTeachers and trainers convert lesson plans into engaging video tutorials without cameras or editing skills. Student assignments include video creation tasks supported by Kapwing's template library. Organizations scale training content by converting webinars and presentations into polished videos with subtitles.
Media production teamsRunway's Gen-4.5 video model enables media and entertainment organizations to create highly realistic, cinematic video content with unprecedented visual fidelity and creative control. The world's top-rated video model produces professional-grade outputs while providing precise control over every aspect of generation, from motion quality to prompt adherence. Leading organizations like Lionsgate have adopted this capability to explore AI applications in film production, streamlining creative workflows and expanding storytelling possibilities without requiring extensive technical expertise or traditional production resources.
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