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). Pulse's latest capture (Nov 15, 2026) lists Standard at $12, Pro at $28 and Max at $76.
It lands 15 days after Runway's previous change, "Runway: Topaz AI Upscale added to Pro and Max plans" (Jul 21, 2026). Before that Pulse recorded "Runway unifies model comparison, retires FAQ it now answers" (Jul 13, 2026), "Runway: Seedance 2.0 model added to Pro and Max plans" (Jul 6, 2026) and "Runway trims Enterprise plan features, adds custom team sizes" (Jun 30, 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.
- Feature changeProFeature
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…
- 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, 2026Feature changeRunway: Free plan model list swapped for generic wording This change
- Jul 27, 2026ImprovementRunway: Topaz AI Upscale added to Pro and Max plans
- Jul 21, 2026ImprovementRunway: Topaz AI Upscale added to Pro and Max plans
- Jul 13, 2026PackagingRunway unifies model comparison, retires FAQ it now answers
- Jul 6, 2026ImprovementRunway: Seedance 2.0 model added to Pro and Max plans
- Jul 4, 2026PackagingRunway boosts Max plan credits 4x, drops seat caps, adds 30% off promo
- Jun 30, 2026PackagingRunway trims Enterprise plan features, adds custom team sizes
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 6 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 21, 2026; Runway has been tracked since 2024-11-17.