Ziztu vs Runway
Runway is a toolbox of video models with editing and finishing tools. Ziztu plans and cuts a whole episode. Prices are read from the official pages.
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Made in Ziztu · Micro drama
Made in Ziztu · AnimeSee what Ziztu makes
Real outputs, exactly as they came out. Each one shows the prompt that made it, and you can start from it.
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AnimeMade in ZiztuWhat a finished clip costs
Runway against Ziztu, on the cheapest monthly plan of each.
| What | Runway | Ziztu |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest monthly plan | $15 a monthStandard, 625 credits | $12 a monthStarter, 1,000 credits |
| One short video clip | about $1.44Gen-4.5, 5 seconds, at Standard billed monthly | $0.37 at 480P$0.60 at 768P, 5 seconds, 50 credits |
| Try it free | 125 one-time credits | 40 credits, no cardscripts, character art, storyboards, voices and sound, with a watermark |
Ziztu costs less to start: $12 a month against $15 a month. Per finished clip, Ziztu costs less on these figures. Credits are not the same unit across tools, so compare finished clips, not credit counts.
Runway figures from its own pricing, checked 14 October 2026. Source: Runway pricing page. Ziztu figures from the plans and credit costs shown before every generation; Starter is $12 for 1,000 credits. The check mark marks the lower cost.
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Monthly plans, for new customers. 100 of 100 left. Ends 13 November 2026.
The code is added at checkout for you. It takes 30% off each of the first 3 monthly payments, then the plan costs its normal price. It does not apply to yearly plans or credit packs. Stripe counts the redemptions and stops the offer at 100 or on the end date. Cancel anytime.
- Starter
$12$8.40a month for 3 months - Creator
$29$20.30a month for 3 months - Studio
$79$55.30a month for 3 months
Runway and Ziztu side by side
| Runway | Ziztu | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Generative video and image models with editing tools and an agentic creative collaborator | Micro dramas and anime episodes planned from one idea |
| Cheapest paid plan | Standard: $15 a month ($12 billed yearly), 625 credits | Starter is $12 a month for 1,000 credits |
| Free start | The Free plan is $0 with 125 one-time credits, 5GB of storage and a selection of models. | 40 free credits, no card, for scripts, character art, storyboards and voices (video starts at $12) |
| A 5 second clip | Its Gen-4.5 video uses 60 credits for 5 seconds, which is 52 seconds a month on Standard. That is about $1.44 on Standard. | $0.37 at 480p, $0.60 at 768p |
| Watermarks | No watermarks and 4K upscaling are listed from Standard up. | Free results carry a small watermark; paid results do not |
| Credit rollover | Monthly credits do not roll over on Standard and Pro; Max rolls over one month of unused credits. | Plan credits reset each month; credit packs never expire |
A Runway credit and a Ziztu credit are different units, so compare finished clips and finished episodes, not credit counts.
Where Runway is the better pick
- Editing and finishing: 4K upscaling, Brand Kits, voice clones, and studio-grade exports (HDR, ProRes, image sequences) on Max.
- An agentic creative collaborator and many models in one place, including Kling.
- A free plan with 125 one-time credits.
If you need finishing work such as 4K upscaling and studio exports, use Runway.
Where Ziztu is the better pick
- Where Runway runs Gen-4.5, Ziztu runs MiniMax H3 Max Turbo, Seedance 2.5 and Kling, and the clip price is on the button before you start.
- A 5 second clip costs less: $0.37 at 480p or $0.60 at 768p, against $1.44 for Gen-4.5 on Runway Standard. The models differ, so judge the clip as well as the price.
- The Director plans the cast and every shot first, and the cast is the same in every shot.
- Credit packs never expire and need no plan, while Runway Standard and Pro credits reset each month.
- Voices, music and captions are on the same timeline.
Why Ziztu for this job
- Ziztu turns one idea into a whole micro drama or anime episode, with the same characters in every shot.
- A Director plans the cast, the scenes and every shot first, and the price of each generation is shown before you spend any credits.
- Micro dramas and anime are made in one place, on one credit balance, with voices, music and captions on one timeline.
- 40 free credits, no card: write the script, cast your characters, draw the storyboard and hear the voices. Video starts at $12.
- A clip costs less than a Runway Gen-4.5 clip on these figures, and the episode is planned for you.
Start this in Ziztu
Plan an episode first, then compare the cost per clip.
An anime short, episode 1: a girl in a straw hat makes a wish in a seaside village, and a whale made of cloud drifts in over the roofs. End on a cliffhanger when the whale looks at her.
40 free credits, no card: write the script, cast your characters, draw the storyboard and hear the voices. Video starts at $12. You see the price before every generation.
Sources (checked 14 October 2026)
Every price and limit about another tool on this page comes from its official page below, read on 14 October 2026. Prices change often, so check them before you buy. Ziztu's own prices are computed from the plans on the pricing page.
- Runway pricing page (official page, read 2026-10-14)
Frequently asked questions
Is Ziztu better than Runway?
For micro dramas and anime episodes, yes: it plans the episode and keeps the same characters in every shot, and a clip costs less on these figures. Runway is better for finishing work, such as 4K upscaling and studio-grade exports.
Which is cheaper, Ziztu or Runway?
A 5 second Gen-4.5 clip on Runway Standard is 60 credits, about $1.44, and a Ziztu clip is $0.37 at 480p or $0.60 at 768p on Starter. Runway Standard is $15 a month for 625 credits, Ziztu Starter is $12 for 1,000.
Does Runway have a free plan?
Yes: $0 with 125 one-time credits. 40 free credits, no card: write the script, cast your characters, draw the storyboard and hear the voices. Video starts at $12.
Can I use both?
Yes. Make the episode in Ziztu and finish it in Runway if you need its upscaling or studio exports.
Why creators switch
One idea, the same cast in every shot
Describe a micro drama or an anime episode once. Ziztu plans the shots and keeps each character looking the same from scene to scene, with voices, music and the cut.
Many models in one plan
Video, image, music and voice models draw from one credit balance, so you pick the right one for each shot instead of paying for Runway and a second tool.
Credit packs, no plan
Not ready for a subscription? Buy credits once, from $7. They never expire, and you only pay for what you make.
Make your first result free
40 free credits, no card. Type an idea and see it. Then 30% off your first 3 months with SWITCH30.