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Runway AI Credits
Cost Calculator
Convert Runway's current API video rates into cost per generation, cost per approved video, and a monthly credit budget. Include retries instead of budgeting only the final clips.
RUNWAY AI VIDEO PRICING
96 credits per generation
4,800 credits across 50 generations
2 paid generations per approved video
Official-rate formula: maximum of model credits per second × generated duration or the model's documented minimum credits, then × $0.01 per credit. Monthly estimate adds every expected retry and alternative.
Runway AI pricing depends on the model, not one universal clip price.
The current API table ranges from faster models billed at a few credits per second to 4K generation billed at a much higher rate. Select the exact model and output duration used by your integration, then separate editing, storage, review, taxes, and distribution from API generation.
CURRENT RATE GUARDRAILS
What this calculator does and does not assume.
- Runway API credits are documented at $0.01 each; sales tax may apply.
- The model list uses the official credits-per-second table checked on July 24, 2026.
- Seedance 2 Mini has a 64-credit minimum and Aleph 2 has a 56-credit minimum per generation.
- Gen-3 Alpha Turbo and Gen-4 Aleph are excluded because Runway marks them deprecated with a July 30, 2026 sunset.
- Web-app subscriptions, usage rights, editing, human QA, and media spend are outside this API estimate.
RUNWAY CREDITS FAQ
Questions before purchasing API credits.
How much is one Runway API credit worth?
Runway's developer documentation lists API credits at $0.01 each. Sales tax may apply depending on location.
How do I calculate Runway credits per video?
For the models listed here, multiply the official credits-per-second rate by generated duration. Seedance 2 Mini and Aleph 2 also have documented minimum credits per generation.
Do failed or rejected generations still affect the budget?
Plan with every generation request you expect to pay for, including retries and creative alternatives. Check Runway's current task-failure and billing rules for your exact workflow.
Is this the same as a Runway web-app subscription?
No. This calculator uses Runway API pricing for developer organizations. Consumer web-app plans, included credits, and unlimited modes are separate products.
Planning estimate only, not a Runway quote. Prices and model availability can change. Confirm the live developer documentation and your account's billing terms before purchasing credits.