Which is better for video creators, CapCut or Runway?

It depends on your workflow — compare features in the table above and pick the one that matches your use case.

CapCut vs Runway (2026) — Features, Pricing, Alternatives

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CapCut vs Runway comparison
Attribute	CapCut	Runway
Pricing	Freemium	Freemium
Starting price	$8/mo	$15/mo
Free tier	Yes	Yes
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5
Categories	AI Captions & Subtitles AI Video Editing	AI Video Editing AI Video Generation
Use cases	AI Subtitle Generation Short-Form Clipping	Short-Form Clipping
Key features	Auto-captions (50+ languages) Background removal Text-to-video Trending templates Auto-reframe	Text-to-video Gen-3 Image-to-video Background removal Motion tracking Inpainting

Which one is cheaper, CapCut or Runway?

CapCut starts at $8/mo, Runway starts at $15/mo.

Do both have a free tier?

CapCut has a free tier. Runway has a free tier.