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Runway vs Synthesia
A side-by-side comparison of Runway and Synthesia — pricing, ratings, features, and pros & cons.
Quick facts
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free Trial, Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Starting from | Free | $18/mo |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Developer | Runway | Synthesia |
Pros & cons
Runway
Pros
- Broad toolset in one place
- Active model updates
- Real editing timeline
Cons
- Credits deplete quickly
- Clip lengths are short
Synthesia
Pros
- No camera or studio needed
- Excellent language coverage
- Great for L&D teams
Cons
- Avatars can feel stiff
- No true free plan
Key features
Runway
- Text-to-video and image-to-video
- Motion brush and camera controls
- Green screen and inpainting
- Lip sync
- Frame interpolation
Synthesia
- 230+ AI avatars, custom avatars
- 140+ languages and voices
- Screen recorder
- Brand kits and templates
- Video player analytics