# Runway vs Udio

> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API
> Udio: Generate songs with vocals from text prompts and lyrics, with in-browser editing

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

## Verdict

Runway is listed under Image & Visual AI and Udio under Audio & Speech AI. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 6.9 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Runway is available on 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 Udio if

- You want a tool built for generating song drafts with vocals.
- Generates songs with vocals from a prompt and lyrics.
- Extend, remix and inpainting tools for editing tracks.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Runway | Udio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Text-to-song generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Extend and Remix | Not listed | Yes |
| Audio inpainting | Not listed | Yes |
| Audio-guided generation | Not listed | Yes |
| Voices | Not listed | Yes |
| Sessions | Not listed | Yes |
| Library and sharing | Not listed | Yes |
| iOS app | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Runway | Udio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| 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

## Udio strengths

- Generates songs with vocals from a prompt and lyrics
- Extend, remix and inpainting tools for editing tracks
- Free plan with daily and monthly credits
- Official iOS app alongside the web app
- Paid credit limits were doubled or raised after the UMG deal

## Udio limitations

- Downloads of audio, video and stems are disabled on all plans
- Free plan is capped at three 2-minute songs per day
- No public API and no Android app
- Licensed platform and new models are announced but have no published launch date

## FAQ

**Is Runway better than Udio?**

It depends on your workflow. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation. Udio is built for generating song drafts with vocals.

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

Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API. Udio: Generate songs with vocals from text prompts and lyrics, with in-browser editing.

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

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

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

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