# LTX Studio vs Runway

> LTX Studio: Script, storyboard, generate and edit AI video in one browser workspace
> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API

- LTX Studio profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/ltx-studio
- Runway profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/runway
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/ltx-studio-vs-runway
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

LTX Studio is listed under Video 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 LTX Studio if

- You want a tool built for planning and producing ad spots, trailers and short narrative videos from a script or concept with consistent characters.
- Covers the whole workflow from script and storyboard to timeline editing and sound in one place.
- Elements keep characters and locations consistent across scenes.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | LTX Studio | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Script and Storyboard Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-Mode Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Camera and Keyframe Control | Yes | Not listed |
| Elements | Yes | Not listed |
| Style Presets | Yes | Not listed |
| Timeline Editor and Sound Design | Yes | Not listed |
| Partner Models | Yes | Not listed |
| Flows | Yes | Not listed |
| Pitch Decks | 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 | LTX Studio | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## LTX Studio strengths

- Covers the whole workflow from script and storyboard to timeline editing and sound in one place.
- Elements keep characters and locations consistent across scenes.
- Access to both Lightricks' LTX models and partner models such as Veo 3.1 and Kling on paid tiers.
- Free plan lets new users test the product, and the underlying LTX-2 model has open weights.
- Enterprise tier offers SSO, SOC2/ISO/GDPR compliance and custom model training.

## LTX Studio limitations

- Free plan gives only 800 one-time credits and is limited to personal use.
- Premium models such as Veo 3.1 are restricted to the $125 Pro plan.
- No mobile app; desktop browser only.
- Credit-based metering makes the cost per video depend on the model and action chosen.

## 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 LTX Studio better than Runway?**

It depends on your workflow. LTX Studio is built for planning and producing ad spots, trailers and short narrative videos from a script or concept with consistent characters. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

**What are the key feature differences between LTX Studio and Runway?**

LTX Studio: Script, storyboard, generate and edit AI video in one browser workspace. Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API.

**Does LTX Studio or Runway have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, LTX Studio or Runway?**

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