Sora vs Runway
Detailed comparison of Sora and Runway — pricing, features, ratings, and our verdict on which to choose.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature
S
SoraR
RunwayOverall Rating
4.3
4.3
Starting Price
$20/mo
Free
Free Tier
API Access
Open Source
Platforms
webapi
webapi
Base Model
Sora 2
Gen-3 Alpha
Ease of Use
4.5
4.2
Value
3.5
3.8
Quality
4.5
4.4
Which is Better For...
qualitySora
editingRunway
priceRunway
ease of useRunway
realismSora
Sora
Pros
- Most realistic AI video generation
- Good physics understanding
- Integrated with ChatGPT
- Can extend/remix videos
Cons
- Requires ChatGPT Plus minimum ($20/mo)
- Limited video count on Plus plan
- No API yet
- Can struggle with complex motion
Runway
Pros
- Professional-grade video editing tools
- Gen-3 quality is excellent
- Image-to-video is powerful
- API available for developers
Cons
- Credits burn fast
- Expensive for heavy use
- Free tier very limited
- Rendering can be slow
Our Verdict
Sora produces more realistic video generation, while Runway offers a more complete video editing toolkit with more accessible pricing. Sora for raw quality, Runway for production workflows.