Grok 4 vs Runway
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Grok 4.1
Grok 4.1 edges out Runway Gen-3 with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try Grok 4Feature Comparison
Feature
Grok 4
Runway
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.6
4.5
Coding
4.5
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Writing
4.4
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Reasoning
4.6
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Speed
4.7
4.0
Value
4.3
4.3
Pricing
Monthly Price
$25
$15
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
$5
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Output (per 1M tokens)
$15
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Features
Context Window
256K
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Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Grok 4.1
Pros
- Real-time access to X (Twitter) data
- Best for current events and live data
- Strong coding (74.9% SWE-bench)
- Less filtered/censored responses
- 256K context window
Cons
- Requires X Premium+ subscription
- Less polished than competitors
- Limited enterprise features
- No free tier
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 Grok 4 if you need:
Current events, real-time data, social media analysis
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.