# Lovart vs Runway

> Lovart: An AI design agent that turns a brief into logos, posters and campaign visuals
> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API

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

## Verdict

Lovart and Runway are both Image & Visual AI tools. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.7 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Runway is available on iOS and Android and offers an API.

### Choose Lovart if

- You want a tool built for producing branded asset sets (logo, social posts, packaging, ad creatives) quickly from a single brief.
- Produces whole asset sets (logo, social, packaging, video) from a single brief rather than one image at a time.
- Canvas lets users edit layers, text and layout after generation.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Lovart | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatCanvas | Yes | Not listed |
| Design Agent Workflow | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-Model Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Batch Asset Output | Yes | Not listed |
| Brand Kits | Yes | Not listed |
| Skills | Yes | Not listed |
| Memory (Arti) | Yes | Not listed |
| Delegated and Scheduled Tasks | Yes | Not listed |
| Asset Library and Clipper | 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 | Lovart | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Lovart strengths

- Produces whole asset sets (logo, social, packaging, video) from a single brief rather than one image at a time.
- Canvas lets users edit layers, text and layout after generation.
- Brand Kits keep output consistent, with up to 100 kits on the top plan.
- Free plan with daily credits allows testing before paying.
- Combines several third-party models behind one interface.

## Lovart limitations

- Plan prices and credit amounts are not shown statically on the pricing page and vary between third-party sources.
- Credits expire each cycle, and heavy video or batch work can drain them quickly.
- Web only; no official mobile app or public API found.
- Top tiers cost $90 and $199 per month, which is high for individuals.

## 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 Lovart better than Runway?**

It depends on your workflow. Lovart is built for producing branded asset sets (logo, social posts, packaging, ad creatives) quickly from a single brief. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

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

Lovart: An AI design agent that turns a brief into logos, posters and campaign visuals. Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API.

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

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

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

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