Runway

Runway is the AI generation workspace film and media people actually use: text-to-video with its Gen-4.5 models, image generation (including Nano Banana Pro), and music and voice tools, all in one place.

The free plan gives 125 one-time credits that don't expire, plus 5GB storage — enough to generate a handful of short clips and judge the quality yourself. Paid plans (from $12/month annual) refill credits monthly: 625 on Standard, 2,250 on Pro.

It fits creators making short-form video, ads, and concept footage who want camera-control and consistency the free phone apps can't match.

To begin, sign up at runway.com — the free credits are waiting without a card. Spend them on one real project rather than ten tests; the difference from consumer apps is the point.

The honest limits. Free credits are one-time, not monthly — once spent, generation needs a paid plan. Video generation burns credits fast, and the best models cost more per generation. Commercial use requires paid plans. Not used first-hand; confirm at runway.com/pricing.