# Melyx AI vs Runway

> Melyx AI: AI music generator that turns text prompts and lyrics into two original songs
> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API

- Melyx AI profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/melyx-ai
- Runway profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/runway
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/melyx-ai-vs-runway
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Melyx AI is listed under Audio & Speech AI and Runway under Image & Visual AI. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 6.7 out of 10), led by pricing clarity. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Runway is available on iOS and Android and offers an API.

### Choose Melyx AI if

- You want a tool built for producing background music or short songs with custom lyrics for videos, podcasts and ads without music skills.
- Simple studio with text, custom-lyrics and instrumental modes.
- Two variations per 10-credit request.

### 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

| | Melyx AI | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $19.9 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Melyx AI | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text-to-music | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom lyrics and styles | Yes | Not listed |
| Instrumental mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Two variations per request | Yes | Not listed |
| Fast generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Commercial use rights | Yes | Not listed |
| Asset library | Yes | Not listed |
| Failed-task refunds | 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 | Melyx AI | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Melyx AI strengths

- Simple studio with text, custom-lyrics and instrumental modes
- Two variations per 10-credit request
- Free credits to try before paying
- Failed tasks are refunded automatically
- Monthly list prices and add-on pack prices are published

## Melyx AI limitations

- The underlying music model is not named
- The operating company is not publicly disclosed; the footer and terms name only "Melyx AI"
- The pricing page opens on the Yearly tab with a "Flash Sale 50%" label and "Billed Annually" shown next to the monthly rate, which makes the monthly cost unclear
- Pricing FAQ (3 days) and refund policy (14 days) disagree on the refund window
- Subscription credits do not roll over, and add-on packs are for subscribers only
- Extension, stems, music video and remix features are only announced; no API or mobile app

## 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 Melyx AI better than Runway?**

It depends on your workflow. Melyx AI is built for producing background music or short songs with custom lyrics for videos, podcasts and ads without music skills. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

**What are the key feature differences between Melyx AI and Runway?**

Melyx AI: AI music generator that turns text prompts and lyrics into two original songs. Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API.

**Does Melyx AI or Runway have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Melyx AI or Runway?**

Melyx AI starts at $19.9 and Runway starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.