# Ideoy vs Runway

> Ideoy: Turn one selfie into AI remakes of this week's meme video trends
> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API

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

## Verdict

Ideoy is listed under Video AI and Runway under Image & Visual AI. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.3 out of 10), led by video quality. Only Runway has a free plan or trial. Only Runway is available on iOS and Android and offers an API.

### Choose Ideoy if

- You want a tool built for making a one-off meme remake from a selfie.
- Prices and refund rules are stated clearly.
- Failed renders are refunded automatically.

### 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

| | Ideoy | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $3.99 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Ideoy | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meme templates | Yes | Not listed |
| One-photo remakes | Yes | Not listed |
| No watermark | Yes | Not listed |
| Credit wallet | Yes | Not listed |
| Refunds on failure | Yes | Not listed |
| Safety screening | Yes | Not listed |
| AI-generated labelling | Yes | Not listed |
| Photo deletion | 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 | Ideoy | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Ideoy strengths

- Prices and refund rules are stated clearly
- Failed renders are refunded automatically
- Discloses the underlying model and safety screening
- No watermark on paid downloads
- Credits never expire

## Ideoy limitations

- No free preview, so quality can only be judged after paying
- $3.99 per short clip adds up without a pack
- Adults only and one photo per remake, with no custom scenes
- Run by a single individual developer, so support depends on one person

## 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 Ideoy better than Runway?**

It depends on your workflow. Ideoy is built for making a one-off meme remake from a selfie. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

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

Ideoy: Turn one selfie into AI remakes of this week's meme video trends. Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API.

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

Runway has a free plan or trial; Ideoy is paid only.

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

Ideoy starts at $3.99 and Runway starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.