Luma vs Runway: which costs less?
The answer depends on how much you make. We priced both at the same monthly volumes, using each tool’s own published plans and credit rates.
AI-generated video, cheapest models
From 5 to 125 seconds a month, Runway costs less. From 126 to 6,000 seconds a month, Luma costs less.
Luma is counted at 20 credits per second (Ray3.2, 720p). Runway is counted at 5 credits per second (Gen-4 Turbo).
| Each month | Luma | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| 60 seconds | $30Plus | $15Standard |
| 300 seconds | $30Plus | $35Pro |
| 900 seconds | $90Pro | $95Max |
| 1,800 seconds | $90Pro | $95Max |
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AI-generated video, higher-end models
Luma is the cheaper one at 79% of the volumes where they differ, but the lead changes hands 5 times between 5 and 6,000 seconds a month, because both sell their allowance in steps. Check the table for your volume, or use the calculator for an exact figure.
Luma is counted at 80 credits per second (Ray3.2, 1080p). Runway is counted at 12 credits per second (Gen-4.5).
| Each month | Luma | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| 60 seconds | $30Plus | $35Pro |
| 300 seconds | $90Pro | $95Max |
| 900 seconds | $300Ultra | No monthly plan covers this |
| 1,800 seconds | $300Ultra | No monthly plan covers this |
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More on each tool
Both checked against their own pricing pages on or after 14 November 2026. This page compares price only, not quality.