Versely runs 4 Runway models across video, image and upscaling. They are ranked below by the best position each holds on a Versely leaderboard.
Runway Gen-4.5 is the expensive end of the video catalog, and this table puts its job cost next to the cheaper Runway options rather than leaving it as a headline rate.
Ranking method
Filtered to Runway models, sorted by best leaderboard position (unranked models after, cheapest complete job first).
Full ranking
| # | Model | Provider | Credits | Credits per job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Runway Gen-4.5 | Runway | 250-500 credits | 250-500 credits |
| 2 | Runway Text to Video | Runway | 90-180 credits | 90-180 credits |
| 3 | Runway Gen4 Image | Runway | 5-8 credits | 5-8 credits |
| 4 | Runway Upscale V1 | Runway | 10-240 credits | 10-240 credits |
The top 4, explained
#1 — Runway Gen-4.5 (Runway) costs 250-500 credits and sits at #14 in text to video on Versely's live model rankings. Credits per job: 250-500 credits.
#2 — Runway Text to Video (Runway) costs 90-180 credits and sits at #66 in text to video on Versely's live model rankings. It outputs up to 1080p. Credits per job: 90-180 credits.
#3 — Runway Gen4 Image (Runway) costs 5-8 credits and sits at #122 in text to image on Versely's live model rankings. It outputs up to 1080p. Credits per job: 5-8 credits.
#4 — Runway Upscale V1 (Runway) costs 10-240 credits and does not currently hold a position on any Versely leaderboard. Credits per job: 10-240 credits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Runway AI model?+
Runway Gen-4.5 by Runway tops this ranking. Filtered to Runway models, sorted by best leaderboard position (unranked models after, cheapest complete job first). Runway Gen-4.5 costs 250-500 credits and sits at #14 in text to video on Versely's live model rankings.
How is this ranking calculated?+
Filtered to Runway models, sorted by best leaderboard position (unranked models after, cheapest complete job first).
How many models qualify for this ranking?+
4 models with a page on Versely meet the criteria for "Best Runway AI model", across 1 provider.
What's the cheapest option in this ranking?+
Runway Gen4 Image is the cheapest at 5-8 credits, against 250-500 credits for Runway Gen-4.5, the top-ranked entry.
Do all of these models hold a Versely leaderboard position?+
3 of the 4 models here hold a position on at least one Versely leaderboard; the remaining 1 are unranked and listed afterward, cheapest complete job first.
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