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Luma Dream Machine vs Runway

Both are video generation tools. Here is what separates them.

	Luma Dream Machine	Runway
What it is	Luma AI is the creative AI platform for video generation and image creation. Powered by the world's leading video generation models, Ray and Uni, and creative agents handling end-to-end workflows. Trusted by leading agencies and brands. Try it free.	Runway is building foundational Real-World Intelligence that can understand, simulate and act in the world. We offer products and services built on-top of this intelligence to empower individuals and organizations to do more in the world.
Category	Video Generation	Video Generation
Pricing	Freemium · $24-$96/mo	Freemium · $12-$76/mo
How it bills	Flat monthly	Flat monthly
Free tier	Yes	Yes
Rating	4.2 from 1,500 reviews	4.5 from 3,800 reviews
Features	Fast video generation Text-to-video Image-to-video Camera controls Character consistency Loop creation Extend videos Keyframe control	Gen-3 Alpha video generation Text-to-video Image-to-video Motion tracking Inpainting Super resolution Green screen removal Custom model training
What works	Very fast generation Good quality for speed Generous free tier Easy to use Good motion understanding	Best AI video quality Comprehensive creative tools Professional-grade output Regular model updates Great for filmmakers
What does not	Short clip limits Less detailed than Sora Occasional artifacts Limited editing	Expensive for heavy use Credits run out quickly Short video length limits Rendering can be slow

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