Runway: Free plan model list swapped for generic wording
What happened
Between the Jul 27, 2026 and Aug 3, 2026 captures of Runway's pricing page, Pulse recorded one change: Free plan bullet list dropped named models (Gen-4 Turbo, Gen-4, Gemini 3 Pro, Gemini 2.5, Text to Speech, Audio Apps) in favor of the generic line "A selection of generative creative models to test concepts". In detail: Free plan's bullet list no longer names specific included models/tools (Gen-4 Turbo, Gen-4 Text-to-Image, Gemini 3 Pro, Gemini 2.5, Image Apps, Text to Speech, Audio Apps) - replaced by the generic line 'A selection of generative creative models to test concepts'. Pulse files it as a product change (feature change) with a neutral direction. Pulse's latest capture (Oct 21, 2026) lists Standard at $12, Pro at $28 and Max at $76.
It lands 8 days after Runway's previous change, "Runway: Topaz AI Upscale added to Pro and Max plans" (Jul 27, 2026). Before that Pulse recorded "Runway: Topaz AI Upscale added to Pro and Max plans" (Jul 21, 2026), "Runway unifies model comparison, retires FAQ it now answers" (Jul 13, 2026) and "Runway: Seedance 2.0 model added to Pro and Max plans" (Jul 6, 2026). Runway has been tracked since 2024-11-17.
In the same window Synthesia, OpusClip, Descript, Loom and Adobe also changed their AI & Machine Learning pricing pages. Those moves are listed further down, and the Pulse Agent can compare them side by side.
- Pro · FeatureFeature change
Free plan's bullet list no longer names specific included models/tools (Gen-4 Turbo, Gen-4 Text-to-Image, Gemini 3 Pro, Gemini 2.5, Image Apps, Text to Speech, Audio Apps) - replaced by the generic line 'A selection of generative creative models to test concepts'.
| Plan | Field | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | Feature | Free plan's bullet list no longer names specific included models/tools (Gen-4 Turbo, Gen-4 Text-to-Image, Gemini 3 Pro, Gemini 2.5, Image Apps, Text to Speech, Audio Apps) - replaced by the generic line 'A selection of generative creative models to test concepts'. | Feature change | |
Values as written on Runway's public pricing page in the two captures Pulse compared; where the page states no number, the cells give the wording before and after.
Evidence
The two captures Pulse comparedFull-page captures of Runway's pricing page (runway.com) from Jul 27, 2026 and Aug 3, 2026; the change is marked near the top of the page.
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Runway, the last 90 days
Full history- Aug 24, 2026packagingRunway Max plan adds studio-grade exports, HDR up to 16-bit, free Hailuo 3....
- Aug 17, 2026packagingRunway: Seedance 2.0→2.5 model upgrade (Pro/Max) + launch promo removed
- Aug 10, 2026packagingRunway: Free plan drops video editor projects + Max plan Seedance 2.5 promo
- Aug 5, 2026improvedRunway: Free plan model list swapped for generic wording · this change
- Jul 27, 2026improvedRunway: Topaz AI Upscale added to Pro and Max plans
- Jul 21, 2026improvedRunway: Topaz AI Upscale added to Pro and Max plans
- Jul 13, 2026packagingRunway unifies model comparison, retires FAQ it now answers
- Jul 6, 2026improvedRunway: Seedance 2.0 model added to Pro and Max plans
- Jun 30, 2026packagingRunway trims Enterprise plan features, adds custom team sizes
- Jul 4, 2026packagingRunway boosts Max plan credits 4x, drops seat caps, adds 30% off promo
Across AI & Machine Learning in the same window
All AI & Machine Learning changes- SynthesiaJul 27Synthesia: New 'Roleplay Sessions' AI coaching feature launched
- OpusClipJul 13OpusClip expands Pro B-Roll to spell out image, video & stock sourcing
- DescriptJul 13Descript strips bonus AI credits & media hours from Creator and Business plans
- LoomJul 3Loom: Enterprise plan adds EBA Compliance & downloadable insights
- AdobeJul 3Adobe Creativecloud CC: added Firefly Pro Plus + Acrobat Express, cut Stock AI Studio price + 2 more
Questions about this change
Did Runway raise prices in August 2026?
No list-price increase was recorded between Jul 27, 2026 and Aug 3, 2026. The change Pulse detected was a product change: feature change.
What changed on Runway's pricing page between Jul 27, 2026 and Aug 3, 2026?
Free plan's bullet list no longer names specific included models/tools (Gen-4 Turbo, Gen-4 Text-to-Image, Gemini 3 Pro, Gemini 2.5, Image Apps, Text to Speech, Audio Apps) - replaced by the generic line 'A selection of generative creative models to test concepts'. Pulse compared the captures it took on Jul 27, 2026 and Aug 3, 2026; the before/after table above lists each item as written on the page.
How often does Runway change its pricing?
Pulse recorded 8 other pricing-page changes for Runway in the 90 days before this one; the previous change was "Runway: Topaz AI Upscale added to Pro and Max plans" on Jul 27, 2026; Runway has been tracked since 2024-11-17.