# Dzine vs Runway

> Dzine: AI creative workspace for generating, editing and designing images and videos with layer-level control
> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API

- Dzine profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/dzine
- Runway profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/runway
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/dzine-vs-runway
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Dzine and Runway are both Image & Visual AI tools. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.4 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Runway is available on iOS and Android.

### Choose Dzine if

- You want a tool built for controllable image editing and layered compositions, character-consistent visuals, and short AI video and lip-sync content.
- Layer-based editing and auto-selection give more control than prompt-only generators.
- Access to several third-party image and video models from one workspace.

### Choose Runway if

- You want a tool built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.
- Combines video, image and audio generation and editing in one workspace.
- Offers Runway's own Gen-4.5 plus third-party models such as Seedance 2.0.

## Pricing

| | Dzine | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Dzine | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Layer-Based Board | Yes | Not listed |
| Image Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Video Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Lip Sync | Yes | Not listed |
| Reusable Characters | Yes | Not listed |
| Enhance and Upscale | Yes | Not listed |
| Prompt Assistant | Yes | Not listed |
| Team Workspace | Yes | Not listed |
| Chain of Title and Rights Checks | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer API | Yes | Not listed |
| Gen-4.5 video model | Not listed | Yes |
| Creative Agent | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiple models | Not listed | Yes |
| Characters | Not listed | Yes |
| Aleph and Act-Two | Not listed | Yes |
| Audio tools | Not listed | Yes |
| Workflows and Recipes | Not listed | Yes |
| Runway Dev API | Not listed | Yes |
| Runway MCP | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Dzine | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Dzine strengths

- Layer-based editing and auto-selection give more control than prompt-only generators.
- Access to several third-party image and video models from one workspace.
- Reusable characters support consistent visuals across a project.
- Free account with 100 credits lets users try the tools before paying.
- Public pay-as-you-go API for developers.

## Dzine limitations

- Free credits are a one-time 100 and expire after 12 months; the earlier daily refresh has been removed.
- Video generation is credit-expensive, for example 37 credits for a 5-second Kling 2.1 STD clip.
- Trustpilot reviewers report billing after trials, credits consumed by failed or cancelled jobs, and slow support.
- Web only; no native desktop or confirmed mobile app.

## Runway strengths

- Combines video, image and audio generation and editing in one workspace
- Offers Runway's own Gen-4.5 plus third-party models such as Seedance 2.0
- Creative Agent builds videos from a conversation
- Runway Dev API with Node and Python SDKs
- Free plan with 125 credits that do not expire
- Native iOS and Android apps

## Runway limitations

- Credit-based pricing: a 5-second Gen-4.5 clip costs 60 credits, so the 625 credits on Standard cover about 10 such clips
- Standard and Pro credits do not roll over at the end of the month
- Some App Store reviewers complain about the cost of failed or unusable generations
- 4K upscaling is unlimited only on Pro and Max

## FAQ

**Is Dzine better than Runway?**

It depends on your workflow. Dzine is built for controllable image editing and layered compositions, character-consistent visuals, and short AI video and lip-sync content. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

**What are the key feature differences between Dzine and Runway?**

Dzine: AI creative workspace for generating, editing and designing images and videos with layer-level control. Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API.

**Does Dzine or Runway have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Dzine is freemium and Runway is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Dzine or Runway?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.