Summary
Runway focuses on creative video generation and editing, while Synthesia specializes in avatar-based video production for corporate and educational content.
Feature Comparison
Text-to-Video
Runway
Synthesia
AI Avatars
Runway
Synthesia
Video Editing
RunwayAdvanced
SynthesiaBasic
Languages
RunwayN/A
Synthesia130+
Custom Avatars
Runway
Synthesia
Free Tier
Runway
Synthesia
Our Verdict
Choose Runway for creative video production. Choose Synthesia for corporate training and avatar-based videos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for marketing?
It depends. Runway is better for creative, artistic marketing videos. Synthesia is better for product demos and explainers.
Can I use real people?
Synthesia allows custom avatar creation from real people. Runway works with existing video footage.