# PromptImage vs Runway

> PromptImage: Generate AI images and videos from prompts with several models in one workspace
> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API

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

## Verdict

PromptImage and Runway are both Image & Visual AI tools. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.1 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 PromptImage if

- You want a tool built for comparing several image and video models in one account.
- Many image and video models available under one account.
- Free signup and check-in credits with no card required.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | PromptImage | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-model image generation | Yes | Not listed |
| AI video generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Prompt library | Yes | Not listed |
| Credit quotes before generation | Yes | Not listed |
| High-resolution output | Yes | Not listed |
| Private generation | Yes | Not listed |
| History | Yes | Not listed |
| Commercial license | 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 | PromptImage | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## PromptImage strengths

- Many image and video models available under one account
- Free signup and check-in credits with no card required
- Credit cost is shown before each generation
- Prompt library helps with ideas
- Paid plans include private generation and watermark-free output

## PromptImage limitations

- The operating company is not named anywhere on the site
- Monthly plans are priced well above many single-model tools
- Free images are watermarked and public
- Nano Banana Pro is not included in monthly Starter or Pro plans
- Models are third-party and availability can change

## 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 PromptImage better than Runway?**

It depends on your workflow. PromptImage is built for comparing several image and video models in one account. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

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

PromptImage: Generate AI images and videos from prompts with several models in one workspace. Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API.

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

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

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

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