Runway alternative · Updated September 24, 2026
The Runway alternative with 14 video models on one plan
People look for a Runway alternative when the 125 free credits run out, when they'd rather remix a trending clip than start from a prompt, or when they need 3D models on the same balance. Bolly gives you 65 models from many developers, 209 meme templates and Mix for putting yourself into viral clips.
Why creators switch from Runway to Bolly
- The 125 free credits are gone: Runway's free credits are a one-time deposit that never refills. Bolly's free plan adds 10 credits every day for image, audio and tool models, and paid plans unlock video.
- You'd rather start from a trending clip: Instead of building a scene from a prompt, pick one of Bolly's 209 meme templates or paste a TikTok link, and Mix swaps you in from one photo.
- You need 3D assets as well: Runway's model list covers video, image, audio, upscaling and live avatars. Bolly adds five 3D models, including Meshy 7, Tripo H3.1 and Rodin 2.5, on the same credits as its video models.
- Separate API credits: Runway's API runs on credits that are separate from its app plans. Bolly's API keys and MCP server bill the credits you already have, so you can run models from Claude, Codex or your own scripts.
Bolly and Runway at a glance
| Bolly.AI | Runway | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Meme remixes, Mix swaps and 65 models on one balance | Runway's own models plus production tools and team plans |
| Models | 65 models, incl. Veo 3.1, Kling 3, Seedance 2.5; no Runway models | Gen-4.5, Aleph 2.0, Act-Two plus Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, Seedance 2.5 |
| Templates / character swap | 209 meme templates; Mix swaps you into clips or TikToks | Apps such as Character Swap and Act-Two performance capture |
| Free plan | 10 credits every day for image, audio and tool models | 125 one-time credits, limited models, watermarked videos |
| Paid plans | Starter $19, Plus $59 ($47 yearly), Ultra $129 ($99 yearly) a month | Standard $15, Pro $35, Max $95 a month ($12, $28, $76 yearly) |
| Billing | Plan credits monthly; top-ups last while you're subscribed | Monthly credits; Max rolls over a month; top-ups never expire |
| API | API keys and MCP server spend your plan credits | API credits sold separately; Runway MCP on Pro and Max |
| Platforms | Web app you can install as a PWA | Web plus iPhone and Android apps |
Runway lists a Free plan (125 one-time credits) plus Standard at $15/mo (625 credits a month), Pro at $35/mo (2,250) and Max at $95/mo (9,500), or $12, $28 and $76 a month billed yearly, as of September 2026. Runway details come from runway.com/pricing as of September 24, 2026 and may have changed. Bolly figures are live from this site.
What Runway is still good at
- Runway's own models: Gen-4.5 turns text or images into video with a focus on realism and cinematography, Aleph 2.0 edits and restyles footage, and Act-Two animates a character from a performance video.
- Production features: Runway offers Workflows you can publish as Apps, Brand Kits, custom voice clones, unlimited 4K upscaling on Pro and Max, and HDR, ProRes and image-sequence output on Max.
- Teams and mobile: Workspace members draw from one shared credit pool, and Runway runs on the web plus iPhone and Android apps.
Moving from Runway to Bolly
- For Gen-4.5 text- or image-to-video, try Kling 3 (Starter and up) or Veo 3.1 and Seedance 2.5 (Plus and up); Bolly doesn't offer Runway's own models.
- For Aleph-style edits to existing footage, use Kling O3 video edit on the Plus plan to change a clip with a prompt.
- For Act-Two or Character Swap jobs, use Kling motion control to move a character image with a reference video, or Mix to swap a photo into a meme template or TikTok clip.
Which should you choose?
Choose Bolly if…
You want meme templates, Mix swaps and 65 models from many developers on one balance, including 3D models, with the API spending the same credits.
Choose Runway if…
You want Runway's own Gen-4.5, Aleph 2.0 or Act-Two, production features like Brand Kits and ProRes output, team workspaces or native mobile apps.
Runway alternative: FAQ
What's the best free Runway alternative?
It depends on what you make. Bolly's free plan refills 10 credits every day for image, audio and tool models, but free generations are public and video needs a paid plan. Runway's free plan is 125 credits once, with some models and watermarked videos, so neither gives you ongoing free video.
Is there a Runway alternative with 3D and lipsync models?
Bolly runs five 3D models (Meshy 7, Tripo H3.1, Hunyuan 3D 3.1, Trellis 2 and Rodin 2.5) and four lipsync and avatar models (OmniHuman 1.5, Veed Fabric, Veed Lipsync 2 and sync-3) on the same credits as its 14 video models. These models need the Starter plan or higher.
Can I keep using Veo 3.1 and Kling if I leave Runway?
Yes. Bolly offers Veo 3.1 on the Plus plan ($59 a month, or $47 billed yearly) and Kling 3 from Starter, plus Kling O3 video edit and Kling motion control. Runway's own models, such as Gen-4.5 and Aleph 2.0, aren't available on Bolly.
Is there a Runway alternative with the API on the same credits?
Bolly's API keys and MCP server spend the same credits as the web studio, so you can run its models from Claude, Codex or your own scripts without a separate API balance. Runway says credits bought for its app and credits bought for its API are completely separate.
Other alternatives
65 models, one plan
Image, video, audio and 3D models behind one credit balance, with the price shown before every run. Start with 10 free credits a day.