Perplexity vs Runway
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Perplexity AI
Perplexity AI edges out Runway Gen-3 with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try PerplexityFeature Comparison
Feature
Perplexity
Runway
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.6
4.5
Coding
3.5
-
Writing
4.2
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Reasoning
4.4
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Speed
4.8
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
128K
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Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Perplexity AI
Pros
- Real-time web access
- Cites all sources
- Great for research
- Fast responses
- Generous free tier
Cons
- Not as capable for coding
- Writing not as polished
- Limited context for complex tasks
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 Perplexity if you need:
Research, fact-checking, current events
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.