10+ video models, 27+ image models, multi-shot narratives, and a free tier — everything Runway offers and much more, at better value.
Runway is one of the most well-known AI video generation platforms, built around their proprietary Gen-3 model. It’s produced impressive results and helped establish AI video as a legitimate creative tool. But Runway has limitations that are driving creators to look for alternatives — a single video model, high pricing, limited free tier, and no integrated image generation or editing ecosystem.
Apefx addresses every one of these limitations while adding capabilities Runway doesn’t offer at all.
| Feature | Apefx | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Video Models | 10+ (Kling, Cosmos, Vidu, MultiShot, Lucy) | 1 (Gen-3 Alpha Turbo) |
| Image Models | 27+ (Flux, Nano Banana, Grok, etc.) | None (video only) |
| Max Video Duration | 30s (MultiShot Master) | 10s |
| Max Resolution | 1080p (Kling O3) | 1080p |
| Multi-Shot Narrative | Yes (MultiShot Master) | No |
| Image-to-Video | 5 models | 1 model |
| Image Editing | 6 models | None |
| Upscaling | Bria Creative 4K+ | None |
| Storyboards | Node-based editor | None |
| Character Profiles | Yes | No |
| Free Tier | 50 credits/month | Limited trial |
| Starting Price | Free / $12/mo | $12/mo |
| 3D Generation | Meshy V6 | None |
Runway locks you into a single video model. Every video has the Gen-3 “look.” Apefx gives you 10+ video models with different strengths: Kling O3 for maximum quality at 1080p, Cosmos 2.5 for physical realism, Vidu Q3 for speed and value, Lucy I2V for instant preview, and MultiShot Master for narrative sequences. Choose the right model for each project.
Runway is video-only. If you need to generate the source image, edit it, upscale it, or create a storyboard, you need separate tools. Apefx is an all-in-one creative studio: 27+ image models, 6 editing models, upscaling, storyboards, and character profiles — all in one platform with one credit system.
Apefx’s MultiShot Master generates multi-shot narrative video with character consistency across cuts — up to 30 seconds with different camera angles and scenes featuring the same characters. Runway can’t do this. No other platform can. For filmmakers and storytellers, this is a game-changer.
Want to animate a still image? Runway offers one option. Apefx offers five: Kling O3 I2V (1080p quality), Cosmos 2.5 I2V (physical realism), Vidu Q3 I2V (speed), Lucy I2V (instant preview), and Wan Motion (motion transfer from driving video). Different projects need different models.
Runway’s free trial is limited and expires. Apefx provides 50 credits every month, forever, with no credit card required. Enough to generate multiple videos and images monthly for free.
Apefx’s credit system shows the exact cost of each generation. Kling O3 at 40 credits, Cosmos Fast at 10 credits — you know before you generate. Runway’s credit system is less granular, and you can burn through credits quickly without clear per-generation visibility.
| Plan | Apefx | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 credits/mo (images + video) | Limited trial |
| Basic/Creator | $12/mo — 500 credits | $12/mo — 625 credits |
| Pro | $29/mo — 1,500 credits | $28/mo — 2,250 credits |
| Team/Studio | $79/mo — 5,000 credits, 5 seats | $76/mo — 7,000 credits |
While Runway offers more video credits at similar price points, Apefx’s credits cover the entire creative workflow — images, video, editing, and upscaling. You don’t need additional subscriptions for image generation and editing. See full pricing.
More models. Better value. Complete creative toolkit.
10+ video models, 27+ image models, free tier. No compromise.
Try Apefx Video →In fairness, Runway has strengths:
However, for creators who need both image and video capabilities, or who want model variety and a more complete creative toolkit, Apefx is the stronger choice.
For model variety and ecosystem, yes. Apefx offers 10+ video models vs Runway’s 1, plus 27+ image models, editing, upscaling, and storyboards. For a pure video-editing focused workflow, Runway has some unique features. For most creators who need a complete toolkit, Apefx wins. See our detailed video comparison.
Yes. Kling O3 (available on Apefx) generates 1080p video that matches or exceeds Runway Gen-3’s quality in most comparisons. MultiShot Master adds narrative capabilities that Runway doesn’t have.
Apefx offers Wan Motion for motion transfer from a driving video, which provides similar motion control through a different approach. The image-to-video models also respond well to directional prompts for camera and subject motion.
Absolutely. While Apefx offers a complete creative toolkit, you can use it exclusively for video generation. The advantage is that when you eventually need images, editing, or storyboards, they’re already there.
Apefx’s free tier provides 50 credits/month, enough for several video generations. Runway’s free trial is limited and expires. Apefx is the most accessible free option for AI video generation.