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Runway Gen-4 Turbo vs Veo 3.1

Runway Gen-4 Turbo is cheaper at the tracked configurations. The better choice depends on latency, audio, resolution and workflow fit.

MetricRunway Gen-4 TurboVeo 3.1
ProviderRunwayGoogle via Runway
Price / second$0.05$0.40
10-second clip$0.50$4.00
Tracked resolution720p1080p
Native audioNoYes
Best forProduction workflows and predictable API billingPremium audiovisual output and cinematic prompts

Which should you choose?

Pick Runway Gen-4 Turbo for production workflows and predictable api billing. Pick Veo 3.1 for premium audiovisual output and cinematic prompts. Use the same prompt brief, aspect ratio and acceptance rubric across both.

Cost at production volume

At 1,000 ten-second generations, Runway Gen-4 Turbo is about $500 and Veo 3.1 is about $4000, before retries and ancillary fees.

Method

We prioritize first-party API pricing and explicitly label resolution and audio. Speed descriptions are directional unless the provider publishes a repeatable benchmark.