Runway Gen-4.5 · Runway

Runway Gen-4.5 pricing, credits, and cost per clip.

Runway Gen-4.5 costs 5.9 ScriptMotion credits per second at 1080p: 29.5 credits for 5 seconds or 59 for 10. It is included on every paid plan alongside 17 other AI video models.

Runway Gen-4.5 sample

High-fidelity cinematic motion

Gen-4.5 delivers high-fidelity motion with cinematic camera control — a strong choice for premium hero shots.

One of 18 models, one workflow

Use Gen-4.5 alongside the rest of the ScriptMotion lineup in the same guided workflow — pick the best engine for each shot.

Flat per-plan pricing

Gen-4.5 is included on every paid plan with flat per-plan pricing and full-speed credits, commercial use included.

How to create with Runway Gen-4.5

1

Choose your layout

Pick a layout or use the Custom layout to select Runway Gen-4.5 directly alongside every other model in the lineup.

2

Brief your shot

Set your scene and script. Gen-4.5 delivers high-fidelity motion with cinematic camera control.

3

Generate and deliver

Render with commercial use included on flat per-plan pricing — no per-seat math, no separate Runway subscription.

Runway Gen-4.5 cost breakdown

ScriptMotion charges 5.9 credits per second at 1080p. At the average published top-up rate of $0.02333 per credit, that is about $0.1376 per generated second, excluding the required platform subscription.

5-second clip

29.5 credits

About $0.69 at the average top-up rate. Top-ups require an active paid plan.

10-second clip

59 credits

About $1.38 at the average top-up rate. Top-ups require an active paid plan.

How many clips each plan includes

Freelancer · $39/month

33 five-second clips or 16 ten-second clips if the full monthly grant is used on Gen-4.5.

Studio · $129/month

118 five-second clips or 59 ten-second clips if the full monthly grant is used on Gen-4.5.

Agency · $349/month

271 five-second clips or 135 ten-second clips if the full monthly grant is used on Gen-4.5.

For comparison, Runway's developer portal lists direct Gen-4.5 API usage at 12 Runway credits, or $0.12, per generated second. Runway web-plan credits and API credits are separate. Prices verified August 27, 2026.

Runway Gen-4.5 specs

Spec
Detail
Provider
Runway
Available on
Every ScriptMotion paid plan
Strengths
High-fidelity motion, cinematic camera control
Pricing
Flat per-plan (not per-seat)
Commercial use
Included on every paid plan

Every aspect ratio you need

Generate Runway Gen-4.5videos in the formats each platform expects — sized automatically when you pick your layout.

9:16
TikTok, Reels, Shorts
1:1
Feed posts
16:9
YouTube, web

Runway Gen-4.5 FAQ

Generate with Runway Gen-4.5 — and 17 more models.

Every model on every paid plan, full-speed credits, commercial use included. From $39/mo.