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From $15/mo against From $19/mo, a difference of $4 per month.
Runway vs Synthesia
Prices checked Oct 29, 2026 · Specs from official pages · No lab or field testing
Criterion by criterion
Points out of 10 on each scored criterion. Runway: 2 wins · Synthesia: 0 wins.
Full comparison table
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our score | ||
| Editorial score | 9.5/10 (Best in this row) | 9.1/10 |
| Rank in its category | #1 of 6, video generators | #4 of 6, video generators |
| Price and running costs | ||
| Free plan | $0: 125 one-time credits, selection of generative models, 5GB storage | Basic $0: 500 credits/month, 10 minutes of Studio video creation or dubbing, 3 survey responses, 1 Syren video (limited promo); videos carry a Synthesia watermark |
| Entry price | $15 / month (Best in this row) | $19 / month |
| Watermark on free plan | Not stated | Yes |
| Cost over 2 years | $288 (Best in this row)24 × $12/mo, cheapest paid plan, billed annually | $33624 × $14/mo, cheapest paid plan, billed annually |
| Languages | ||
| Languages | Not stated | 140+ |
| Features | ||
| Voice cloning | Pro (1 custom voice clone) | Yes |
| Max resolution | 4K upscaling (Best in this row) | 1080p (Full HD MP4 download, Starter and up) |
| AI avatars | No | Yes |
| Stock media | No | Not stated |
| API | Yes | Separate API pricing |
Highlighted: best value on a criterion we score.
Cost over 2 years = price + 24 months of the cheapest required plan, when the maker publishes both. Optional plans are left out. We never estimate a missing figure.
Questions
Which is better, the Runway or the Synthesia?
On our formula, the Runway scores higher (9.5/10 against 9.1/10). It wins 2 of the 6 criteria we compare; the best choice depends on which criteria matter to you.
Which one is cheaper?
The Runway, at From $15/mo against From $19/mo on the official pricing pages on Oct 29, 2026.
Did you test both?
No. This comparison uses the makers' published specs and prices only, with the scoring formula from our methodology page.