Which is best, the ultra-popular Runway or the Luma AI generator ?
We've conducted extensive comparisons and tests between the web & API versions of two leading platforms in AI video generation: Runway and LumaLabs (Dream Machines)
Video Test Runway vs LUMAlabs AI (Dream machine AI)

Lumalabs vs Runway
Made by | Luma Labs | Runway AI Inc (Runway or RunwayML) |
Chatbot/Model names | Proton 1, LumaLabs 1.6 | Gen-3 Alpha |
Previous version | Proton 1 Flash | Gen-3 Alpha Turbo |
Main models | Proton1, 1.6 | Alpha, Turbo |
Supported Formats | Img2video, text2img | Text2video, Img2video, text3img, generate audio |
Free version | Yes, 30 generations per month | Yes, 125 workspace credits |
Paid Version | Lite: 9.99 (no commercial usage), Standard: 29.99, Plus: 64.99, Pro 99.99, Premier 499.99 USD | Annual Basic $12 per editor/month. Billed yearly as $144. Enterprise from 1500 USD/year Monthly Basic $15 per editor/month Pro 35/m, Unlimited 95/m |
API | + | + |
Platforms | Web, API | Web, API |
Sign in | Google account, Apple account | Email, Google account, Apple, SSO |
Unique features | Prompt Guide, two image for one video, detailed video | 36 ready-use tools, limited featured via API |