# Runway AI Video Generator - On Credits, No Subscription

Source page: https://www.makeaivideo.net/models/runway

> Generate video with Runway here on credits instead of a monthly plan. 6 credits a clip, 18 free credits on sign-up, no card.

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# Runway AI Video Generator

The cheapest way in. 6 credits a clip means the 18 you get on sign-up cover 3 runs before you decide anything.

6 credits per generation · 18 free credits on sign-up, no card (3 free runs)

## Specs

Cost here | 6 credits per clip (10s or 1080p: 15) |
Length | 5s or 10s |
Resolution | 720p free, 1080p on paid |
Input | Text prompt, or a still image |

## When to pick Runway

- Trying an idea before spending real credits on it
- Short social clips where speed matters more than fidelity
- Animating a photo
Wondering what Runway costs if you go direct? [We wrote up the official pricing](https://www.makeaivideo.net/pricing/runway).

## Questions

### Is this the same Runway as runway.com?
It is the same model, reached through an API rather than Runway's own app. What differs is the billing: Runway sells monthly plans starting at $15, here you spend credits with no subscription.

### How many Runway clips do the free credits cover?
3. A clip costs 6 credits and every new account starts with 18, with no card asked for.

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