Head to head / AI Video
Hedra vs Runway
- →Both are close on the numbers we track; compare the details below.
| Compared | Hedra | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15/mo | $15/mo |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Visit Hedra | Visit Runway |
Feature by feature
| Feature | Hedra | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Avatars | Yes (from any image) | None (generative) |
| Custom avatar | Yes (upload image) | No |
| Languages | 140+ | — |
| API | Beta | Yes |
| Free watermark | Removed on paid | Yes |
| Voiceover | Yes (TTS + clone) | No |
Hedra
Creators making talking or singing character videos from a single photo.
- +Expressive lip-sync and micro-expressions from one image
- +Native lip-sync across 140+ languages
- +Built-in TTS, 2,000+ voices and voice cloning
- +Handles singing and character performance
Runway
Filmmakers and video pros generating cinematic AI footage with fine control.
- +Best-in-class generative quality (Gen-4)
- +Pro editing and image-to-video controls
- +Consistent characters across shots
- +Deep toolset beyond raw generation
Compared on the metrics we track for this category. Prices are the cheapest paid tier. Some links are affiliate links.