Head to head / AI Video

Hedra vs Runway

The verdict
  • Both are close on the numbers we track; compare the details below.
ComparedHedraRunway
Starting price$15/mo$15/mo
Free tier
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Feature by feature

FeatureHedraRunway
AvatarsYes (from any image)None (generative)
Custom avatarYes (upload image)No
Languages140+
APIBetaYes
Free watermarkRemoved on paidYes
VoiceoverYes (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.