# ElevenLabs vs Runway

> ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models
> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API

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

## Verdict

ElevenLabs is listed under Audio & Speech AI and Runway under Image & Visual AI. ElevenLabs scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (9.1 vs 8.4 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial.

### Choose ElevenLabs if

- You want a tool built for Voiceovers, audiobook narration, video dubbing, voice cloning, and real-time voice agents.
- Broad product range in one account: text-to-speech, speech-to-text, cloning, dubbing, sound effects, music and agents.
- Language coverage of 90+ languages on Eleven v4 and Scribe v2.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | ElevenLabs | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text to Speech | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice Cloning | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice Design | Yes | Not listed |
| Speech to Text (Scribe) | Yes | Not listed |
| Dubbing Studio | Yes | Not listed |
| Sound Effects and Music | Yes | Not listed |
| ElevenAgents | Yes | Not listed |
| API and SDKs | 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 | ElevenLabs | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## ElevenLabs strengths

- Broad product range in one account: text-to-speech, speech-to-text, cloning, dubbing, sound effects, music and agents
- Language coverage of 90+ languages on Eleven v4 and Scribe v2
- Low-latency models: Flash v2.5 at about 75 ms and Eleven v4 Turbo at about 100 ms median
- Free plan with 10,000 credits per month for testing
- Official SDKs for Python and TypeScript, plus mobile and React SDKs for agents

## ElevenLabs limitations

- Credits are consumed quickly on long-form work; the Starter plan's 30,000 credits is about 30 minutes of text-to-speech
- The Free plan has no commercial license and needs attribution when published
- Professional Voice Cloning requires Creator ($22 per month) or higher
- Plan structure is complex, with credits, concurrency limits and different per-model API rates

## 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 ElevenLabs better than Runway?**

It depends on your workflow. ElevenLabs is built for Voiceovers, audiobook narration, video dubbing, voice cloning, and real-time voice agents. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

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

ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models. Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API.

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

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

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

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