Luma Dream Machine vs Runway
Side-by-side on price, features and best fit — plus a quick verdict.
| Luma Dream Machine | Runway | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/mo | $15/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Category | AI Video Generation | AI Video Generation |
| Best for | image-to-video, quick clips, social content | short AI video clips, creative video, visual effects |
Luma Dream Machine
Fast text- and image-to-video generation with smooth motion.
$10/mo
Free tier available
- Text/image-to-video
- Smooth motion
- Camera controls
- Extend clips
Runway
AI video generation and editing for creators and filmmakers.
$15/mo
Free tier available
- Text-to-video
- Video-to-video
- Green screen / inpainting
- Motion controls
Verdict
Choose Luma Dream Machine if you want image-to-video; pick Runway for short AI video clips. Both are worth a quick trial before committing.