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Sora pushes realism; Runway ships today with full toolchain.
Option A
Option B
Creative AI platform for video generation, editing, background removal, and visual effects.
| Spec | Sora | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Plans & pricing | Plus/Pro ChatGPT plans · API usage-based | Free credits · Standard $15 · Pro $35 · Unlimited $95 |
| Free tier | Limited access rolling out | One-time / monthly credits |
Plans & pricing
Sora
Plus/Pro ChatGPT plans · API usage-based
Runway
Free credits · Standard $15 · Pro $35 · Unlimited $95
Free tier
Sora
Limited access rolling out
Runway
One-time / monthly credits
| Spec | Sora | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| API access | OpenAI video API (preview) | Runway API on Gen-3 plans |
| API limits / quota | Invite / tier-based caps | Credit seconds per generation |
| Rate limits | Generation queue | Queue priority by plan |
| Context window | N/A (video gen) | N/A (video gen) |
| Best for | High-fidelity OpenAI video | Pro video, Gen-3, editor suite |
API access
Sora
OpenAI video API (preview)
Runway
Runway API on Gen-3 plans
API limits / quota
Sora
Invite / tier-based caps
Runway
Credit seconds per generation
Rate limits
Sora
Generation queue
Runway
Queue priority by plan
Context window
Sora
N/A (video gen)
Runway
N/A (video gen)
Best for
Sora
High-fidelity OpenAI video
Runway
Pro video, Gen-3, editor suite
See pricing table below
See API & limits section
Runway for work now; Sora as access expands.
Sora pushes realism; Runway ships today with full toolchain.
Compare pricing plans, API limits, and feature winners side by side.
Verdict: Runway for work now; Sora as access expands.