# Runway vs Vellm

> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API
> Vellm: Remake trending TikTok and Reels videos with your own photos using AI templates

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

## Verdict

Runway is listed under Image & Visual AI and Vellm under Video AI. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by video quality. 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 Vellm if

- You want a tool built for making a one-off trend video from a single photo.
- Credit cost and photo requirements are shown before each generation.
- Failed generations return the credits they used.

## Pricing

| | Runway | Vellm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | No |
| Starting price | $0 | $4.49 |

## Features

| Feature | Runway | Vellm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Trend templates | Not listed | Yes |
| Remake a trending video | Not listed | Yes |
| Create studio | Not listed | Yes |
| Pet and people photos | Not listed | Yes |
| Credit-based pricing | Limited | Yes |
| Optional sound | Not listed | Yes |
| Guest checkout | Not listed | Yes |
| Seedance 2.5 generation | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Runway | Vellm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

## Vellm strengths

- Credit cost and photo requirements are shown before each generation
- Failed generations return the credits they used
- One-time packs with non-expiring credits and no account needed
- Clear disclosure of the underlying model and operator
- Large template library, with 119 templates listed in its llms.txt file

## Vellm limitations

- No free tier or free trial
- Single 50-credit video costs $4.49, which adds up for frequent use
- Original trending sound is not licensed for public posts
- Some template covers are AI illustrations, so results can differ from previews

## FAQ

**Is Runway better than Vellm?**

It depends on your workflow. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation. Vellm is built for making a one-off trend video from a single photo.

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

Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API. Vellm: Remake trending TikTok and Reels videos with your own photos using AI templates.

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

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

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

Runway starts at $0 and Vellm starts at $4.49. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.