Choose VoxelStudios if
You already have footage to cut and want editing to stay free, with paid generation and previz added only when the project needs them.
Honest comparison
VoxelStudios vs Runway
Runway is a mature generative creation suite. VoxelStudios starts with a free video editor and adds paid previz and generation when a cut needs a shot you do not already have.
Plans and model prices change. Check Runway's current pricing before deciding.
| What matters | VoxelStudios | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Free editing | Timeline editing and exports up to 4K are free. Generation is separate. | The free plan includes one-time credits; paid plans expand projects, credits, models, and export options. |
| Planning | Paid previz is designed to test scene direction before the finished shot. | Strong generative creation tools with workflows centered on making and transforming media. |
| Generation workflow | Plan, edit your footage, and generate missing shots inside one browser project. | A mature generative suite with its own editor and a large model/tool set. |
| Cost visibility | Public per-model credit costs plus the exact cost before you create. | Runway publishes plan credits and per-model credit rates on its pricing page. |
Choose Runway if
You want Runway's broader established generative suite and its model ecosystem is the main reason you are choosing a tool.
Questions before you switch
Is VoxelStudios cheaper than Runway?
The VoxelStudios editor is free even when you do not buy generation. Generation value depends on the exact model and settings, so compare the public per-model costs with Runway’s current pricing.
Which product has more generative tools?
Runway has a mature and broad generative suite. VoxelStudios is the closer fit when your main job is to plan a scene, edit your own footage, and add paid generation only where the cut needs it.