# Runway: what AI models say (September 2026)

Source: Memetik Index, https://www.memetik.ai/vendors/runway
Website: https://runway.com

Runway was named in 50 of 100 AI answers across 2 categories. Best position: AI video generation, 92% answer share, ranked #2, named first in 28%.

## What Runway is

Runway provides cloud-based tools and APIs for generating and editing video, images and audio, alongside a robotics platform. It is for individuals and teams of different sizes, developers, and users working on robot learning.

Its creative platform brings video, image and audio generation and editing into one workspace. Its developer platform gives API access to models and creative tooling for production output at scale. Video tools can change lighting, restyle shots, and add or remove elements using text instructions. The robotics platform runs policy inference from camera observations, simulates policies, and augments training data.

Pricing: Users can try Runway for free and cancel anytime.
(From Runway's own website, read 2026-09-02.)

## By category

| Category | Rank | Answer share | Named first | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI video generation (https://www.memetik.ai/index/ai-video-generation) | #2 of 16 | 92% | 28% | GPT-5.6 Sol, ChatGPT, GPT-5.6 Luna, Claude Opus 5, Claude, Claude Fable 5, Gemini, Gemini 3.5 Flash, Perplexity, Sonar Reasoning Pro |
| AI avatar video (https://www.memetik.ai/index/ai-avatars) | #13 of 15 | 8% | 0% | Claude Opus 5, Claude Fable 5 |

## What the models said

> "How to choose for cinematic short-form You want one main tool with editing, grading, and control: → Pick Runway Gen‑4.5."
> — Sonar Reasoning Pro, AI video generation

> "Summary Recommendation Go with Runway if your top priority is pro-grade cinematic aesthetic and camera control."
> — Gemini, AI video generation

> "As of September 2, 2026, Runway is the best all-around AI video platform for most content creators."
> — GPT-5.6 Sol, AI video generation

> "If you need meticulous control over a scene or product presentation, go with Runway."
> — Gemini 3.5 Flash, AI video generation