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Gireta vs Runway
Seedance 2.5, Kling 3.0 Pro, Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2 and 34 more models in one studio. Every generation shows its credit price before you run it, and what you do not use this month is still there next month.
- Your first image is free
- Credits never expire
- Failed generations refunded
- Ready-made prompt templates
Popular models on Gireta, and more
The short answer
Choose Runway if AI video generation and editing tools aimed at filmmakers is exactly what you need. Choose Gireta if you want many video models side by side, per-second pricing shown before you generate, product video and ad templates. Many people use both and keep whichever fits each project.
Example: 1,000 plan credits left unused each month. On Gireta they stay on your balance until you spend them.
Gireta at a glance
Gireta is a browser-based AI studio with 20 video, 12 image and 6 audio models on one credit balance. Your first image is free, plans start at $9.59/month billed yearly, and credits never expire.
- Video models
- 20, including Seedance 2.5, Wan 3.0, Kling 3.0 Pro
- Image models
- 12, including Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2, Seedream 4.5
- Free to start
- One free image, no card needed
- Plans
- Starter $11.99/mo · 3,600 credits; Enthusiast $39.99/mo · 12,000 credits; Studio $69.99/mo · 25,000 credits
- Credit packs
- One-time, $5 (500 credits) to $59 (6,500)
- Credit expiry
- Never, even after you cancel
- Audio
- 6 models for voice, music and sound
- Commercial use
- Included on every plan
- Refunds
- Failed generations refunded automatically, every time
Why people look for a Runway alternative
Which third-party video models you can use
Worth checking on any plan before you subscribe. On Gireta: many video models side by side.
How pricing scales with longer clips
Worth checking on any plan before you subscribe. On Gireta: per-second pricing shown before you generate.
Whether you need image and audio generation too
Worth checking on any plan before you subscribe. On Gireta: product video and ad templates.
Knowing the price before you press generate
On Gireta the exact credit cost is on the Generate button, so a long clip never surprises you.
Terms change often. Check Runway's own site for its current plans before you decide.
Gireta vs Runway: what to compare
| Gireta | Runway | |
|---|---|---|
| Start for free | One free image, no card needed | Check their free plan |
| Unused credits | Never expire and carry over | Check their plan terms |
| Failed generation | Refunded automatically | Check their refund policy |
| Price shown before you generate | Yes, in credits | Check in their app |
| Video models | 20 including Seedance and Kling | Yes |
| Image models | 12 including Nano Banana and GPT Image | Limited or none |
| Audio and music | 6 models | Check their site |
| Entry plan | $11.99/month for 3,600 credits, or $9.59/month billed yearly | Check their pricing page |
We only list what we can confirm, so check Runway's current pricing page before you decide.
What your credits buy
Real prices from our catalog. The Starter plan is $11.99/month for 3,600 credits, and anything you do not spend rolls over.
| Model | Output | Credits | Per month on Starter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.5 | 8s video, 720p | 832 | 4 |
| Kling 3.0 Pro | 5s video, 720p | 253 | 14 |
| MiniMax H3 Max | 6s video, 768p | 216 | 16 |
| Wan 3.0 | 5s video, 720p | 225 | 16 |
| Nano Banana Pro | 2K image | 68 | 52 |
| GPT Image 2 | 1K image | 24 | 150 |
Start from a template instead of a blank prompt
Every template comes with its full prompt. Open one, swap in your subject, and generate your own version.
Runway alternatives compared
1. Gireta
Best overall if you want many video models side by side
Seedance 2.5, Wan 3.0, Kling 3.0 Pro and more for video; Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2, Seedream 4.5 for images; plus voice and music. Your first image is free, plans start at $9.59/month, and credits never expire.
Start free2. Higgsfield
Best known for cinematic AI video with camera-motion presets and a large set of hosted video models
Focused on video and image. Before you choose, it is worth checking how credits renew and whether unused credits roll over.
3. Midjourney
Best known for highly stylised, artistic image generation
Focused on image. Before you choose, it is worth checking whether you also need video and audio in the same place.
4. Kling
Best known for realistic motion and strong image-to-video results
Focused on video. Before you choose, it is worth checking whether you want to compare Kling against other video models.
5. Leonardo AI
Best known for image generation with community models and fine-tuning
Focused on image and video. Before you choose, it is worth checking access to the newest closed models.
Switch from Runway in three steps
- Step 1
Claim your free image
Sign up with your email. Your first image is on us, no card needed.
- Step 2
Bring your prompts
Paste the prompts you already use, or start from a template that matches your style.
- Step 3
Pick a plan or a pack
Subscribe for the best rate, or buy a one-time pack. Credits stay until you use them.
Every top image, video and audio model on one plan, with credits that never expire.
- AI models
- free AI tools
Frequently asked questions
Is Gireta a good Runway alternative?
If you want many video models side by side and per-second pricing shown before you generate, yes. The best way to know is to run the same prompt in both and compare. Your first image here is free.
Do credits expire?
No. Plan credits and one-time packs stay on your balance until you use them, even if you cancel.
What happens if a generation fails?
You get every credit back automatically. You never pay for a result you did not receive.
Can I use the results commercially?
Yes. Everything you make on any plan is yours to use in ads, stores and client work.
Can I import my Runway work?
You can upload any image as a reference and reuse your prompts. There is no direct import of another service's history.