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COMPARE/VIDEO CREATION/PICTORY · RUNWAY
VIDEO CREATION · HEAD TO HEAD● YOU PICK THE WINNER
PictoryvsRunway
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.
Pictory
Starts at$29/mo
Free planNo
Plans4 tiers
Features8 features
Integrations3 native
PlatformsWeb
MCP serverNo
Runway
Starts at$15/mo
Free planYes
Plans5 tiers
Features8 features
Integrations3 native
PlatformsWeb · iOS
MCP serverYes
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PRESETS
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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 PictoryRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
3- Video Captioner
- Content Repurposer
- Clip Generator
Both2 of 6 roles in the verified union.
2- Video Generator
- Video Editor
Only RunwayRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
1- 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
$29/mo
$15/mo
Pricing Model
Paid
Freemium
Plans
4 tiers
5 tiers
Free Plan
No
Yes
Free Trial
Yes
No
Platforms
Web
Web · iOS
Top Features
8 features
8 features
Integrations
3 native
3 native
Public API
Yes
Yes
Webhooks (In)
No
No
INTEGRATIONS · 6 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
3
3UNION6
INTEGRATION
NOTES
Make
✓make
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Build automated no-code video workflows connecting Pictory with text, files, or links through Make's visual workflow builder.
Next.js
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✓
Server-side integration using Next.js App Router for Avatar Sessions with API route handlers
Pictory API
✓api
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REST API for programmatic video creation from text or scripts, auto-captioning, AI video summaries, webhooks for status tracking, and video template rendering.
DEEP READ
What it does
Features and capabilities sourced from each tool's own documentation, structured for comparison.
Pictory
TOP FEATURES · 8
F01
Text and Script to VideoaiConverts written content into videos by selecting visuals, building scenes, and adding AI voices.
F02
Blog and URL to VideocloudTransforms web content into videos with one click by extracting key points and matching visuals.
F03
AI Video EditoreditingAllows text-based editing to remove silences, trim filler words, and add captions or music.
F04
Auto CaptionstextGenerates accurate captions automatically at no extra cost.
F05
AI AvatarsusersCreates videos with AI presenters delivering scripts; listed as launching soon.
F06
Long Video to HighlightsvideoExtracts short summary videos from long-form content like webinars.
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.
marketerContent teams repurpose existing blog posts and articles into YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn videos. The tool extracts key points, sources visuals, and applies brand styling, multiplying content ROI without requiring dedicated video staff.
educationEducators and L&D teams convert training decks and course materials into fully narrated instructional videos with slide syncing and transitions, eliminating weeks of manual editing.
creatorPodcasters and webinar hosts automatically create 60-90 second highlight reels from hour-long recordings for social promotion without manual editing work.
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.
Robotics development teamsRunway's GWM Robotics variant of their General World Model enables robotics teams to simulate physical interactions and robotic behaviors through learned world models. The system can learn and predict how actions unfold in real-world scenarios, providing a powerful tool for training and testing robotic systems before physical deployment. This application allows robotics developers to explore manipulation tasks, test autonomous behaviors, and validate robotic workflows in simulated environments that accurately reflect real-world physics and interactions, significantly reducing development time and costs associated with physical prototyping.
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BROADEN THE SHORTLIST
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