Runway vs Synthesia
Detailed comparison between Runway and Synthesia. Which one to choose for your project?
Our verdict
Synthesia wins this comparison with a rating of 4.6/5. Synthesia stands out for its solid enterprise references (fortune 500).
Head to Head
Runway
The AI creative suite for professional video generation and editing
4.4/5 (17 reviews)
Price
Free plan available Key features
- State-of-the-art text-to-video generation
- Animate static images
- AI video editing tools (inpainting, remove bg)
- Control movement in generated videos
Our recommendation
Synthesia
AI avatar videos for training and corporate communication
4.6/5 (2,576 reviews)
Price
Starting from $22/mo Key features
- Diverse and professional avatars
- Create videos in any language
- Create an avatar in your likeness
- Professional video templates
Runway — Pros and Cons
Pros
- Best video quality on the market
- Very comprehensive AI editing tools
- Free plan to try
- Used by professional studios
Cons
- Credits consumed quickly
- Short videos (5-10s max)
- Sometimes long generation times
- Expensive for heavy use
Synthesia — Pros and Cons
Pros
- Solid enterprise references (Fortune 500)
- Very easy to get started
- Multilingual excellent
- Quality professional templates
Cons
- No free plan
- Less realistic avatars than HeyGen
- Limited customization on basic plans
- No creative video generation
