# Runway vs ShareOfAsk

> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API
> ShareOfAsk: Track which brands AI assistants name in answers to your buyers' questions

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

## Verdict

Runway is listed under Image & Visual AI and ShareOfAsk under Sales & Marketing 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 and offers an API.

### 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.

### Choose ShareOfAsk if

- You want a tool built for monitoring brand mentions in AI answers, comparing share of voice against competitors, reporting AI visibility to clients, finding content gaps behind missing mentions.
- Published methodology with every metric traceable to the recorded AI answer.
- Covers major assistants including Google AI Overviews and AI Mode.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Runway | ShareOfAsk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gen-4.5 video model | Yes | Not listed |
| Creative Agent | Yes | Not listed |
| Multiple models | Yes | Not listed |
| Characters | Yes | Not listed |
| Aleph and Act-Two | Yes | Not listed |
| Audio tools | Yes | Not listed |
| Workflows and Recipes | Yes | Not listed |
| Runway Dev API | Yes | Not listed |
| Runway MCP | Yes | Not listed |
| AI visibility metrics | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-model tracking | Not listed | Yes |
| Brand sentiment | Not listed | Yes |
| Scheduled snapshots | Not listed | Yes |
| Action analyses | Not listed | Yes |
| Buyer question library | Not listed | Yes |
| Reports | Not listed | Yes |
| Agency workspaces | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP access | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Runway | ShareOfAsk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## 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

## ShareOfAsk strengths

- Published methodology with every metric traceable to the recorded AI answer
- Covers major assistants including Google AI Overviews and AI Mode
- Agency workspaces and read-only shareable reports
- MCP access with OAuth is included on all plans
- Entry plan at $49 per month with daily monitoring

## ShareOfAsk limitations

- No permanent free plan, only a one-time 7-day Free Scan
- Starter is limited to 25 questions and 3 models, Growth to 100 questions and 4 models
- No public REST API or other integrations are documented
- Young product with a single named founder and no disclosed legal entity

## FAQ

**Is Runway better than ShareOfAsk?**

It depends on your workflow. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation. ShareOfAsk is built for monitoring brand mentions in AI answers, comparing share of voice against competitors, reporting AI visibility to clients, finding content gaps behind missing mentions.

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

Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API. ShareOfAsk: Track which brands AI assistants name in answers to your buyers' questions.

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

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

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

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