Krea vs Runway
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the image-generation space. Here's how they actually stack up.
Krea
Real-time AI image and video generation with a live canvas that generates as you draw
Free + $10/mo
Read full review →Runway
Professional AI video creation platform with Gen-3 Alpha text-to-video and full editing suite
Free + $15/mo
Read full review →Side-by-side comparison
| Krea | Runway | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Real-time AI image and video generation with a live canvas that generates as you draw | Professional AI video creation platform with Gen-3 Alpha text-to-video and full editing suite |
| Pricing | Free + $10/mo | Free + $15/mo |
| Categories | image-generation, real-time | video-generation, video-editing |
| Made by | Krea AI | Runway |
| Launched | 2023-08 | 2018-01 |
| Platforms | Web | Web, API |
| Status | active | active |
Krea highlights
- + Real-time generation canvas, generates live as you sketch or type
- + Flux and other base model support with real-time inference
- + AI video generation with keyframe control
- + Image upscaling and enhancement tools
- + Background removal
Runway highlights
- + Gen-3 Alpha text-to-video generation
- + Image-to-video with motion brush control
- + Video-to-video style transfer
- + Inpainting and outpainting for scene editing
- + Green screen and background removal
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Krea or Runway?
Neither is universally better. Krea (Free + $10/mo) leans into image-generation, while Runway (Free + $15/mo) is closer to video-generation. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Krea and Runway?
Krea is free + $10/mo. Runway is free + $15/mo. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Krea and Runway together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.