# Google Stitch vs Runway

> Google Stitch: Turn text prompts and images into app UI designs and front-end code
> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API

- Google Stitch profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/google-stitch
- Runway profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/runway
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/google-stitch-vs-runway
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Google Stitch is listed under Coding AI and Runway under Image & Visual AI. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 8.0 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Runway is available on iOS and Android.

### Choose Google Stitch if

- You want a tool built for fast UI ideation, turning sketches or screenshots into screens, prototyping user flows, handing designs to coding agents.
- Free to use through Google Labs, with no paid tier listed.
- Accepts both text prompts and images as starting points.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Google Stitch | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prompt to UI | Yes | Not listed |
| Image to UI | Yes | Not listed |
| AI-Native Canvas | Yes | Not listed |
| Gemini-Powered Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Prototypes | Yes | Not listed |
| DESIGN.md Design Systems | Yes | Not listed |
| Export Options | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP Server and Skills | 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 | Google Stitch | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Google Stitch strengths

- Free to use through Google Labs, with no paid tier listed.
- Accepts both text prompts and images as starting points.
- Exports to Figma, AI Studio, Jules and plain HTML code.
- MCP server and DESIGN.md let coding agents build against the same design rules.
- Prototype linking turns static screens into clickable flows.

## Google Stitch limitations

- Labelled an experiment, so features, limits and availability may change without notice.
- Monthly generation caps apply, and the published figures have changed several times.
- Designs are used for model training by default unless the user opts out.
- Web-only; no dedicated desktop or mobile app was found.

## 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 Google Stitch better than Runway?**

It depends on your workflow. Google Stitch is built for fast UI ideation, turning sketches or screenshots into screens, prototyping user flows, handing designs to coding agents. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

**What are the key feature differences between Google Stitch and Runway?**

Google Stitch: Turn text prompts and images into app UI designs and front-end code. Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API.

**Does Google Stitch or Runway have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Google Stitch or Runway?**

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