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Krea vs Runway
Generate with Runway Gen-4.5 and every other frontier video model, then finish the work in the same studio.
Krea powers 40M+ creatives, enterprises, and everyday people
Krea or Runway?
Both are excellent. Here is an honest take on when each one is the better choice.
Choose Krea when you
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Every frontier video model
Runway Gen-4.5 sits next to Kling 4.0, Seedance, Veo, Sora, Hailuo, and Wan. Pick the best model per shot instead of committing to one lab.
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More compute for the price
Plans start at $5.25 a month billed annually and cover every image model; Pro unlocks every video model on Krea.
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The best image models, too
Krea 3, Krea 2, Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2, and Flux 2 for stills and start frames, with Krea 3 editing a product shot in under 8 seconds.
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Upscale to 22K
Topaz takes stills up to 22K (Magnific up to 10K) and cleans up video, right next to where you generated it.
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Real-time and custom training
Explore ideas on a real-time canvas, then train LoRAs on your product, character, or style so the look stays consistent.
Choose Runway when you
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You edit existing footage
Runway’s Aleph 2.0 makes localized edits to real video, like swapping a product or relighting a scene, while keeping the original motion.
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You animate performances
Act-Two drives a character from a performance video, and Runway keeps building tools for filmmakers around its own models.
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You want Runway’s finishing tools
Ruby converts SDR footage to HDR, and Runway’s editor and workflows stitch clips and add audio in one place.
Krea vs Runway: Key differences
| Feature | Krea | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Video models | Runway Gen-4.5 plus Kling 4.0, Seedance, Veo, Sora, Hailuo, Wan | Runway models plus a few partner models |
| Image models | Krea 3, Krea 2, Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2, Flux 2, 15+ more | Gen-4 Image |
| Upscaling | Images up to 22K, plus video enhancement | 4K upscaling on paid plans |
| Custom training | Train LoRAs on any style, product, or character | Not offered |
| Price | Free, then from $5.25 a month billed annually | 125 one-time free credits, then from $12 a month billed annually |
Last updated: November 2026 · See full comparison ↓
Made in Krea
Every image generated with Krea 2, and every still is one prompt away from motion.
Why creators choose Krea
Runway Gen-4.5, in good company
Generate with Runway Gen-4.5 from text or a start frame. When another model fits the shot better, switch to Kling 4.0, Seedance, Veo, or Sora without leaving the page or opening another subscription.
Generate videoStart from the perfect frame
Generate a still with Krea 3, Krea 2, Nano Banana Pro, or GPT Image 2, edit it on the canvas, then animate it with the video model of your choice. The whole pipeline lives in one place.
Generate imagesThe whole workflow, one place
Explore on a real-time canvas, upscale to 22K, train LoRAs on your product, character, or style, and chain it all together with node workflows or the API.
Try real-timeFull comparison
A detailed, side-by-side look. Pricing and features change often, so check each provider’s site for the latest.
| Feature | Krea | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Video generation | Runway Gen-4.5, Kling 4.0, Seedance, Veo, Sora, Hailuo, Wan | Gen-4.5, Gen-4, Gen-4 Turbo, plus partner models like Wan |
| Video editing | Video restyle, motion transfer, and video enhancement | Aleph 2.0 localized edits, Act-Two performance capture |
| Image generation | Krea 3, Krea 2, Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2, Flux 2, 15+ more | Gen-4 Image and Gen-4 Image Turbo |
| Image editing & upscaling | Krea 3 edits in under 8 seconds, canvas editing, upscale to 22K | Gen-4 Image references, 4K upscaling |
| Real-time generation | Live canvas, images render as you type or draw | Real-time conversational avatars |
| Custom training | LoRAs on any style, product, or character | Not offered |
| Workflows | Node workflows that chain image, video, and upscale steps | Workflows for chaining Runway tools |
| API & MCP | One public REST API plus an MCP endpoint across Krea’s API catalog | Developer API for Runway models |
| Pricing | Free tier, then from $5.25 a month billed annually; Pro unlocks every video model | 125 one-time free credits, then from $12 a month billed annually; Unlimited is being replaced by the credit-based Max plan |
Bring Krea to your whole team
Your team is probably paying for Runway and three other tools. Krea puts every cutting-edge model in one workspace, with the security, admin controls, and ownership enterprises need.
Security and legal
End-to-end encryption, SSO/SAML, custom DPAs, and full IP indemnification. We never train on your data.
Admin controls
Choose which models each team can use, set per-user spend limits, and track usage across workspaces.
One subscription
50+ image, video, and 3D models in one workspace. One login, one bill, no per-seat surprises.
“Krea has reduced our production time by up to 70%. Our team can move from idea to strong visuals in minutes.”
Build with Krea
Generate from your own apps and agents. Runway has no public API.
40+ models, one endpoint
Text to image, video, upscaling, and custom LoRA training through a single REST API with SDKs for Python, Node, and Go. Simple compute-unit pricing, and failed jobs never cost you anything.
Explore the APIConnect any agent
Point Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client at Krea’s live model catalog. Discover models, inspect schemas, and generate from one endpoint.
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"mcpServers": {
"krea": {
"url": "https://api.krea.ai/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer <KREA_API_TOKEN>"
}
}
}
}Questions about Krea and Runway
Yes. Krea runs Runway Gen-4.5 alongside Kling 4.0, Seedance, Veo, Sora, and a full image lineup, plus editing, upscaling to 22K, real-time generation, LoRA training, and a public API. Plans start free and go from $5.25 a month billed annually.
Yes. Runway Gen-4.5 on Krea generates 2 to 10 second clips from text or a start frame, included with Pro alongside every other video model. Basic includes selected video models.
Runway’s own app has tools built around its models, like Aleph 2.0 for localized edits to real footage, Act-Two for performance-driven animation, and Ruby for SDR-to-HDR conversion. If editing existing footage is your main job, Runway is a strong pick.
Runway’s Free plan includes 125 one-time credits, and paid plans start at $12 a month billed annually for 625 credits, where Gen-4.5 costs 12 credits per second. Its Unlimited plan is being replaced by the credit-based Max plan. Krea has a free tier, and paid plans start at $5.25 a month billed annually, and Pro unlocks every video model on Krea.
It depends on the shot. Every frontier model wins on some prompts and loses on others. On Krea you can run the same idea through several models and keep the best result without paying for several subscriptions.
Yes. Krea’s public REST API and MCP endpoint reach Runway Gen-4.5 and the other models in Krea’s API catalog with one key, so you can generate from your own apps and from agents like Claude Code and Cursor.
Of course. Edit footage in Runway, then bring your work into Krea to upscale, generate new shots with other models, or train a LoRA so the look becomes repeatable.
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