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EditThisPic vs Runway

Runway is an AI video powerhouse. EditThisPic is a focused AI photo editor. Here's when to use each.

Quick Answer Updated
Runway is best known for AI video generation (Gen-2, Gen-3) and motion graphics. EditThisPic is purpose-built for AI photo editing with natural language controls.

The Verdict

Runway is best known for AI video generation (Gen-2, Gen-3) and motion graphics. EditThisPic is purpose-built for AI photo editing with natural language controls. If you need video, Runway is the clear choice. For photo editing — background removal, retouching, object removal, restoration — EditThisPic is faster, cheaper, and more focused.

Feature EditThisPic Runway
Photo Editing Full AI photo editor Basic image tools
Video Generation No Yes, Gen-3 Alpha
Background Removal Yes, with custom backgrounds Yes, Green Screen tool
Object Removal Describe in natural language Inpainting tool
Free Tier 1 free edit/week 125 credits (limited)
Pricing From $3.99/mo From $12/mo
Text-to-Edit Yes, any edit via prompt Text-to-video/image generation
Learning Curve Minimal — describe your edit Steeper — many specialized tools

Different Core Strengths

Runway's flagship is AI video generation — turning text or images into video clips. EditThisPic's strength is AI photo editing — transforming existing photos with natural language. They serve fundamentally different needs.

Photo Editing Depth

For photo-specific tasks like removing people, fixing old photos, changing backgrounds, or retouching portraits, EditThisPic offers deeper capabilities. Runway's image tools are secondary to its video features.

Price for Photo Editing

Runway's plans start at $12/month and are designed around video generation credits. If you only need photo editing, EditThisPic's $3.99/month plan is more cost-effective.

Frequently Asked Questions

EditThisPic. Runway is primarily a video generation platform. While it has some image editing tools, EditThisPic is purpose-built for photo editing with more features and lower pricing for that specific use case.
Runway has basic image editing and inpainting tools, but it's not its focus. EditThisPic handles complex photo edits like person removal, background replacement, restoration, and retouching that Runway's image tools can't match.
Runway offers 125 free credits to start, which covers a few video generations or image edits. EditThisPic gives 1 free photo edit per week indefinitely with no account required.
EditThisPic. It lets you remove backgrounds and describe custom replacements in natural language. Runway's Green Screen tool works but is less refined for photo-specific background work.
Yes. Edit your photos in EditThisPic first, then use Runway to animate them or create video content. They complement each other well.
Both use cutting-edge AI. Runway uses proprietary Gen-3 models optimized for video. EditThisPic uses Google Gemini optimized for photo understanding and editing. Each excels in its focus area.
No. At $12/month minimum, Runway is overpriced if you only need photo editing. EditThisPic starts at $3.99/month with more photo-specific features.

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