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Runway Gen-4

Runway · Up to 4K · 10s max duration

VidScore benchmark data shows Runway Gen-4 delivers the fastest generation speed among premium models at 90 seconds for a 5-second clip, while maintaining 4K output quality at $0.15/second ($9–12/minute depending on resolution). Runway's fourth-generation model scored 9.0/10 on VidScore's creative control metric, offering granular style transfer, motion brushes, and camera path editing that no other model matches. In VidScore's professional user survey, 68% of commercial video producers ranked Gen-4 as their primary tool for client work. The model's multi-modal conditioning system accepts text, image, video, and motion inputs.

Cost / sec

$0.15

Resolution

4K

Max Duration

10s

Speed (5s)

60s

Cost Breakdown

Duration
Runway Gen-4
5 seconds
$0.75
10 seconds
$1.50
30 seconds
$4.50
60 seconds
$9.00

How It Compares

Cost per Second (lower is better)

Runway Gen-4$0.15/s
Average (all models)$0.08/s

Generation Time for 5s clip (lower is better)

Runway Gen-460s
Average (all models)63s

Strengths & Weaknesses

thumb_upStrengths

  • Fastest generation among premium models at ~90 seconds per 5-second clip
  • Unmatched creative control with motion brushes and camera path editing
  • Native 4K output with professional color science and grading
  • Most versatile input conditioning — text, image, video, and motion

thumb_downWeaknesses

  • Highest effective cost at $9–12/minute depending on resolution settings
  • Credit-based pricing adds complexity to budget forecasting
  • Occasional identity drift in multi-character scenes beyond 6 seconds

API Access

Runway APIReplicate

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Runway Gen-4 cost?

Runway Gen-4 costs $0.15 per second of generated video, which works out to $9.00 per minute. This pricing is based on VidScore benchmark data as of April 2026.

Is Runway Gen-4 good for TikTok and short-form content?

Runway Gen-4 can produce short-form content at 4K with up to 10-second clips. However, other models in our benchmark scored higher specifically for TikTok workflows. Check our comparison pages for side-by-side data.

How does Runway Gen-4 compare to alternatives?

In VidScore benchmarks, Runway Gen-4 by Runway generates 4K video at $0.15/second with a ~60s turnaround for 5-second clips. See our head-to-head comparisons below for detailed breakdowns against specific competitors.

What resolution does Runway Gen-4 support?

Runway Gen-4 supports up to 4K resolution with a maximum duration of 10 seconds per generation. It offers both text-to-video and image-to-video capabilities.

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