Cursor vs Runway
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Cursor
Cursor edges out Runway Gen-3 with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try CursorFeature Comparison
Feature
Cursor
Runway
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.7
4.5
Coding
4.8
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Writing
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Reasoning
4.5
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Speed
4.6
4.0
Value
4.7
4.3
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$15
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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Output (per 1M tokens)
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Features
Context Window
200K
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Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Cursor
Pros
- Best IDE experience for AI coding
- Understands project context deeply
- Multi-file editing
- Tab completion is excellent
- Uses latest Claude/GPT models
Cons
- Limited to coding only
- Premium features require subscription
- Can be resource-intensive
Runway Gen-3
Pros
- Best video generation quality
- Extensive editing tools
- Text-to-video and image-to-video
- Professional-grade outputs
- Active development
Cons
- Credits run out fast
- Expensive for heavy use
- Generation can be slow
- Learning curve for advanced features
Choose Cursor if you need:
Daily coding, large projects, professional developers
Choose Runway if you need:
Video content creators, marketers, filmmakers
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.