# Runway vs Shotyard

> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API
> Shotyard: Generate product images and short ads from many AI models in one workspace

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

## Verdict

Runway and Shotyard are both Image & Visual AI tools. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.2 out of 10), led by pricing clarity. Only Runway has 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 Shotyard if

- You want a tool built for product photos and lifestyle shots from a single product image, UGC-style video ads, comparing several AI models without separate subscriptions.
- Many image and video models from different providers in one workspace.
- Covers product images, UGC-style ads and short campaign videos.

## Pricing

| | Runway | Shotyard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | No |
| Starting price | $0 | $15 |

## Features

| Feature | Runway | Shotyard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Multi-model workspace | Not listed | Yes |
| Text and image inputs | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiple takes per job | Not listed | Yes |
| Product images | Not listed | Yes |
| UGC-style ads | Not listed | Yes |
| Campaign videos | Not listed | Yes |
| Image to video | Not listed | Yes |
| Reference inputs | Not listed | Yes |
| High-resolution output | Not listed | Yes |
| Asset library | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Runway | Shotyard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

## Shotyard strengths

- Many image and video models from different providers in one workspace
- Covers product images, UGC-style ads and short campaign videos
- Reference inputs for product and face consistency
- Failed tasks are refunded and assets are owned by the customer
- Plans include all features, so tiers differ mainly by credit amount

## Shotyard limitations

- No free tier or free credits listed on the official site
- No company name, address or team information is published
- Exact credit costs per model are not listed
- Add-on credit pack prices are not shown, and subscription refunds are limited to 3 days
- No public API or mobile app

## FAQ

**Is Runway better than Shotyard?**

It depends on your workflow. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation. Shotyard is built for product photos and lifestyle shots from a single product image, UGC-style video ads, comparing several AI models without separate subscriptions.

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

Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API. Shotyard: Generate product images and short ads from many AI models in one workspace.

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

Runway has a free plan or trial; Shotyard is paid only.

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

Runway starts at $0 and Shotyard starts at $15. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.