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RunwayML Alternative for Developers
RunwayML is a powerful web-based video generation tool. But if you want CLI access, multiple AI models, and a developer-first workflow — agent-media CLI is built for you.
agent-media CLI vs RunwayML
| Feature | agent-media CLI | RunwayML |
|---|---|---|
| CLI / terminal access | ||
| Multiple AI models (7) | ||
| MCP server for Claude Code | ||
| Text-to-video | ||
| Image-to-video | ||
| Web dashboard | ||
| API access | ||
| Open source | ||
| Free tier | One-time 125 credits | |
| Own video model |
Pricing Comparison
Verified pricing as of February 2026. RunwayML pricing from runwayml.com/pricing.
agent-media CLI
All plans include all 7 AI models. Pay-as-you-go packs from $9.
RunwayML
Free tier is one-time 125 credits, not recurring. Source: runwayml.com/pricing
Why developers choose agent-media over RunwayML
Terminal-first workflow
RunwayML is designed around a web UI. agent-media CLI lets you generate videos and images directly from your terminal, script them in CI/CD pipelines, or use them inside Claude Code via MCP.
7 models vs 1
RunwayML only offers their own Gen-3 model. agent-media gives you access to Kling 3.0 Pro, Veo 3.1, Sora 2 Pro, Seedance 1.0 Pro, Flux 2 Pro, Flux 2 Flex, and Grok Imagine — all through a single interface.
No vendor lock-in
With agent-media, you can switch between models with a single flag change. If a new model launches, it gets added to the CLI — you don't need to sign up for a new service.
When RunwayML might be a better fit
- You prefer a visual web UI for editing and generating
- You need RunwayML's specific Gen-3 model
- You want a free trial (125 one-time credits)
- You need advanced video editing features beyond generation
Try agent-media CLI in 60 seconds
$ npm install -g agent-media-cli
$ agent-media login
$ agent-media generate kling3 -p "A golden retriever surfing at sunset" --sync