# Runway vs Vivify

> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API
> Vivify: AI image and video generator with realtime face swap for creators

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

## Verdict

Runway and Vivify are both Image & Visual AI tools. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.6 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Runway is available on iOS and Android and offers an API. Only Vivify is available on Windows and macOS.

### 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 Vivify if

- You want a tool built for generating campaign visuals and short video drafts from one credit balance, trying realtime face swap or virtual try-on on a webcam feed.
- Images, video and live face swap share one credit balance.
- Credit packs never expire and subscription credits roll over for a month.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Runway | Vivify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 image | Not listed | Yes |
| Image to image | Not listed | Yes |
| Text to video and image to video | Not listed | Yes |
| Live Face Swap | Not listed | Yes |
| Live Try-On and Restyle | Not listed | Yes |
| Vivify Live Client | Not listed | Yes |
| Prompt library | Not listed | Yes |
| Shared credits | Not listed | Yes |
| Commercial use | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Runway | Vivify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| 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

## Vivify strengths

- Images, video and live face swap share one credit balance
- Credit packs never expire and subscription credits roll over for a month
- Live Client works with OBS, Zoom, Teams, Meet and Discord on Windows and macOS
- Cost in credits is shown before each generation
- Paid plans include commercial use and no watermark

## Vivify limitations

- The site does not name the company, location or team behind it
- Free access is limited to 12 signup credits and a short live preview
- Live Face Swap uses credits quickly: the Basic plan covers about 17 minutes on XMAX or 3 minutes on Lucy per month
- No iOS or Android app
- Quality depends on third-party models that Vivify does not control

## FAQ

**Is Runway better than Vivify?**

It depends on your workflow. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation. Vivify is built for generating campaign visuals and short video drafts from one credit balance, trying realtime face swap or virtual try-on on a webcam feed.

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

Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API. Vivify: AI image and video generator with realtime face swap for creators.

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

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

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

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