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Indie alternatives to Runway
7 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Runway does, 6 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailuo AI | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Higgsfield | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS |
| Kling AI | Free plan | – | – | Web, API |
| Luma AI | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, API |
| Pika Labs | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS |
| PixVerse | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Kaiber | Paid | – | – | Web |
The alternatives
2. Higgsfield
AI video generation with camera controls
AI video and image platform offering cinematic camera motion presets and access to multiple generation models.
Free plan · Web, iOS · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Runway?
Yes. 6 of the 7 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Hailuo AI, Higgsfield, Kling AI, Luma AI and 2 more.
Which Runway alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On iPhone and iPad: Higgsfield, Luma AI, Pika Labs and 1 more. On Android: PixVerse.
What makes these alternatives to Runway “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Runway.
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