# Krea vs Runway

> Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace
> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API

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

## Verdict

Krea and Runway are both Image & Visual AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Runway is available on Android.

### Choose Krea if

- You want a tool built for Real-time visual ideation.
- Free plan with 100 daily units and access to real-time, image, video and 3D models.
- Many third-party and in-house models available in a single account.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Krea | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Real-time generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-model image and video generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Upscaler and enhancer | Yes | Not listed |
| Image editor | Yes | Not listed |
| LoRA training | Yes | Not listed |
| Krea Nodes and App Builder | Yes | Not listed |
| 3D and lip sync | Yes | Not listed |
| Plugins and 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 | Krea | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Krea strengths

- Free plan with 100 daily units and access to real-time, image, video and 3D models
- Many third-party and in-house models available in a single account
- Real-time generation and upscaling up to 22K
- LoRA training and node-based workflows for repeatable pipelines
- Plugins for Photoshop, Adobe video tools, DaVinci Resolve and Blender, plus an API

## Krea limitations

- Compute units run out at different rates per model, so costs for video and premium models are hard to predict
- Basic, Pro and Max units do not roll over
- Commercial license is not included on the Free plan
- No official Android 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 Krea better than Runway?**

It depends on your workflow. Krea is built for Real-time visual ideation. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

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

Krea: Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace. Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API.

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

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

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

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