# Runway vs xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer

> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API
> xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer: Open SPZ Gaussian splat scenes in your browser, then publish room tours and showrooms

- Runway profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/runway
- xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/xdreality-gaussian-splat-viewer
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/runway-vs-xdreality-gaussian-splat-viewer
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Runway and xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer are both Image & Visual AI tools. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.5 out of 10). 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 xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer if

- You want a tool built for quick browser checks of SPZ scenes.
- Free viewer that needs no account for the sample or for opening SPZ files.
- Local files are read in the browser rather than sent to xdreality's project API.

## Pricing

| | Runway | xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Runway | xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| SPZ file viewer | Not listed | Yes |
| Remote scene loading | Not listed | Yes |
| Sample space | Not listed | Yes |
| Local file handling | Not listed | Yes |
| Photos to 3D space | Not listed | Yes |
| Image to 3D model | Not listed | Yes |
| Showcases and showrooms | Not listed | Yes |
| Analytics and lead capture | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Runway | xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

## xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer strengths

- Free viewer that needs no account for the sample or for opening SPZ files
- Local files are read in the browser rather than sent to xdreality's project API
- Can open xdreality space links as well as direct SPZ URLs
- Connects to publishing tools for tours, product showcases and embeds
- Plans are listed publicly with credit amounts

## xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer limitations

- Only SPZ (and SPZ packaged as .gz); PLY, SPLAT and SOG files are not supported
- Viewer does not generate scenes; new spaces need paid credits
- Cheapest paid plan is $49 per month with only 5 credits
- No public API or mobile app found

## FAQ

**Is Runway better than xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer?**

It depends on your workflow. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation. xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer is built for quick browser checks of SPZ scenes.

**What are the key feature differences between Runway and xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer?**

Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API. xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer: Open SPZ Gaussian splat scenes in your browser, then publish room tours and showrooms.

**Does Runway or xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Runway is freemium and xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Runway or xdreality Gaussian Splat Viewer?**

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