# Runway vs Visyo

> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API
> Visyo: Generate AI videos and images from text, photos or references using many models in one workspace

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

## Verdict

Runway and Visyo are both Image & Visual AI tools. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.0 out of 10), led by model variety and pricing clarity. 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 Visyo if

- You want a tool built for trying several AI video and image models from one account, short social clips, animating still images.
- Many video and image models from several providers in one workspace.
- Four creation modes, including reference to video with image, video and audio inputs.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Runway | Visyo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 video | Not listed | Yes |
| Image to video | Not listed | Yes |
| Reference to video | Not listed | Yes |
| Text to image | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-model access | Not listed | Yes |
| Templates | Not listed | Yes |
| Generation controls | Not listed | Yes |
| Credit rewards | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Runway | Visyo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

## Visyo strengths

- Many video and image models from several providers in one workspace
- Four creation modes, including reference to video with image, video and audio inputs
- Free starting credits and ways to earn more without paying
- Credit cost per model is visible before generating
- Terms and privacy pages and a support contact are available

## Visyo limitations

- No paid plans or prices are published on the public site
- The company behind Visyo is not named and no legal entity is given
- Web only, with no public API or store app
- Model names and some labels on the models page are inconsistent (for example "Qwan Image 3"), and third-party model availability may change

## FAQ

**Is Runway better than Visyo?**

It depends on your workflow. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation. Visyo is built for trying several AI video and image models from one account, short social clips, animating still images.

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

Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API. Visyo: Generate AI videos and images from text, photos or references using many models in one workspace.

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

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

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

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