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Pricing
Runway Gen-4.5 costs 200 credits on Versely. It bills per second of output, so a full job runs 200 to 400 credits depending on clip length.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Price | 40 credits |
Prices are Versely credits. Your plan's credit allowance is on the pricing page.
Specs
- Aspect ratios
- 16:99:164:33:41:121:9
- Durations
- 5s10s
Inputs
Starting image
Not required - generates from a text prompt alone.
Video input
Not supported.
Rankings
Runway Gen-4.5 ranks #28 overall with an Elo score of 910 on Versely's live model rankings.
| Category | Rank | Elo | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text to video | #28 | 910 | 2025-12 |
| Image to video | #29 | 896 | 2025-12 |
Release
Runway Gen-4.5 was released on December 1, 2025 (released 11 months ago).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Runway Gen-4.5 cost on Versely?+
Runway Gen-4.5 costs 200 credits on Versely. A full job runs 200-400 credits depending on clip length.
What is Runway Gen-4.5 best for?+
Runway Gen-4.5 video generation with state-of-the-art quality, cinematic motion, and precise camera controls On Versely it is filed as a Runway video model for text to video, image to video.
How does Runway Gen-4.5 rank against other video models?+
Runway Gen-4.5 ranks #28 overall with an Elo score of 910 on Versely's live model rankings.
When was Runway Gen-4.5 released?+
Runway Gen-4.5 was released on December 1, 2025 (released 11 months ago).
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Guides
Runway Gen-4.5 is control, not a one-click model
Motion brush, camera, world consistency. Weak on native audio and arena Elo. A director's tool, not a volume engine.
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