Runway
By Runway AI, Inc. · runwayml.com
3,4 Good
Leading AI video tool with Gen-4 models for text-to-video, image animation and advanced editing, used by professional filmmakers. The credit system quickly becomes expensive for serious use and there is no option for EU data storage.
Best for: Professional AI video generation and creative post-production for creators and agencies
Pros
- Gen-4 models deliver industry-leading video quality and character consistency
- Broad toolbox: text-to-video, Act-Two performance capture, Aleph editing
- SOC 2 Type II attested with enterprise agreements for larger customers
- Free tier for testing before purchase
Cons
- No EU data storage; all material is handled in the USA
- Credit system makes cost unpredictable and expensive at high production volumes
- No public data processing agreement (DPA); GDPR terms require enterprise contact
- English-only interface, no Swedish support
- Generated clips are short (seconds) and often require many retakes
Quick facts
| Price | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Origin | Outside EU (Runway AI, Inc.) |
| Categories | Video |
| EU data storage | No |
| GDPR terms (DPA) | No |
Certifications
SOC 2
Source: vendor trust center →
Sources & evidence
Claims about data storage, jurisdiction and compliance should be verifiable. Here is the evidence behind the statements above:
- Runway – Data Security & Privacy (SOC 2 Type II, GDPR adaptation, encryption at rest and in transit) →
- Runway – Privacy Policy (Runway AI, Inc. based in the USA, data is transferred to and processed in the USA, no DPA or standard contractual clauses named) →
- Runway – Pricing (free tier with 125 one-time credits, credit-based pricing, Enterprise plan) →