Aider vs Runway
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Aider
Aider edges out Runway Gen-3 with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try AiderFeature Comparison
Feature
Aider
Runway
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.6
4.5
Coding
4.7
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Writing
4.0
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Reasoning
4.5
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Speed
4.5
4.0
Value
5.0
4.3
Pricing
Monthly Price
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$15
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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Output (per 1M tokens)
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Features
Context Window
200K
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Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Aider
Pros
- Model agnostic - use any LLM
- Git-native with automatic commits
- 100+ language support
- Zero software cost
- Voice-to-code functionality
Cons
- Requires API key setup
- Less polished UI than commercial tools
Runway Gen-3
Pros
- Best video generation quality
- Extensive editing tools
- Text-to-video and image-to-video
- Professional-grade outputs
- Active development
Cons
- Credits run out fast
- Expensive for heavy use
- Generation can be slow
- Learning curve for advanced features
Choose Aider if you need:
Cost-conscious developers, Git workflows, model flexibility
Choose Runway if you need:
Video content creators, marketers, filmmakers
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.