Runway vs GPT-5.2
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
GPT-5.2 Instant
GPT-5.2 Instant edges out Runway Gen-3 with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try GPT-5.2Feature Comparison
Feature
Runway
GPT-5.2
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.5
4.8
Coding
-
4.6
Writing
-
4.8
Reasoning
-
4.7
Speed
4.0
4.9
Value
4.3
4.7
Pricing
Monthly Price
$15
$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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$2.5
Output (per 1M tokens)
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$10
Features
Context Window
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128K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
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
GPT-5.2 Instant
Pros
- Newest OpenAI model (Dec 2025)
- Fast responses optimized for speed
- 30% fewer hallucinations than GPT-5.1
- Knowledge cutoff August 2025
- Better at spreadsheets and presentations
- Matches human experts on professional tasks
Cons
- Not as strong as Thinking variant for complex tasks
- Requires paid subscription for full access
- Coding not as strong as Claude Opus 4.5
Choose Runway if you need:
Video content creators, marketers, filmmakers
Choose GPT-5.2 if you need:
Daily tasks, writing, translation, quick coding help
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.