AI Tool Comparison

Runway vs Luma Dream Machine

Side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide which fits your AI stack.

Direct answer

Pick Runway

Choose Runway if you value text-to-video and image-to-video generation and ai video editing tools (motion brush, green screen).

Pick Luma Dream Machine

Choose Luma Dream Machine if you value text-to-video and image-to-video and start and end frame keyframing.

Side by side

Runway and Luma Dream Machine compared by category, use, price, free tier and features
TopicRunwayLuma Dream Machine
CategoryRunwayAI Video GenerationLuma Dream MachineAI Video Generation
Best forRunwayAI video generation and editing suite used by filmmakers and content teams.Luma Dream MachineAI video generator with start and end frame keyframing and camera controls.
PricingRunway

Standard$15/month

or $12/month billed yearly

Free option: Free (one-time credits).

Prices in USD, checked Aug 2026

Luma Dream Machine

Lite$9.99/month

Free option: Free (limited).

Prices in USD, checked Aug 2026

Free tierRunwayYesFree (one-time credits)Luma Dream MachineYesFree (limited)
Key featuresRunway
  • Text-to-video and image-to-video generation
  • AI video editing tools (motion brush, green screen)
  • Camera motion and keyframe controls
  • Credit-based generation
  • API access
Luma Dream Machine
  • Text-to-video and image-to-video
  • Start and end frame keyframing
  • Camera motion controls
  • Video extension
  • API access

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