# CogVideoX vs Runway

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Runway

| Attribute | CogVideoX | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 37.5 (18% (low)) | 45.2 (74% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 13,069 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open source video generation model supporting text-to-video, image-to-video, and video continuation modes with optimizations for efficient inference. It is indexed under AI Video Generation.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is CogVideoX?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"CogVideoX is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is CogVideoX free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. CogVideoX can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can CogVideoX be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. CogVideoX is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/zai-org/CogVideo","question":"Is CogVideoX open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based workspace for creating, editing, and generating video, images, and audio using artificial intelligence. Offers consumer-facing tools, a developer API, and underlying foundational world models for research and commercial use. It is indexed under Video Editing Software.","source":"https://runwayml.com/","question":"What is Runway?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Runway offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://runwayml.com/","question":"Is Runway free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Runway. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://runwayml.com/","question":"What platforms does Runway support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Runway, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://runwayml.com/","question":"Can Runway be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for Runway. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Runway not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://trust.runwayml.com","question":"What security certifications does Runway have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Runway is available in the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://runwayml.com/","question":"Where is Runway available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open source video generation model supporting text-to-video, image-to-video, and video continuation modes with optimizations for efficient inference. | Runway offers a cloud-based creative workspace with AI-driven tools to generate and edit video, images, and audio content. It provides three interfaces: a creative platform for teams and individuals, developer APIs for building with AI models, and enterprise components powered by their General World Model technology. |
| features.capabilities | `{"architecture_model":"foundational_model_research","text_to_video_and_image_to_video_keyframing":true}` | `{"hdr_4k8k":true,"ai_features":true,"free_or_oss":true,"color_grading":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","platform_breadth":"Web, iOS, Android","professional_nle":true,"architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_and_api","cloud_collaboration":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 2 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"ChatGPT"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["GB"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | - | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-31T14:35:53.866Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Team Plan","features":["shared projects","pooled credits","Brand Kits"],"minSeats":2,"description":"Collaboration plan for creative teams with shared projects and pooled credits"}],"summary":"Free tier available. Team Plan for 2–9 seats.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://runwayml.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-02T16:25:22.189Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/zai-org/CogVideo/releases/tag/v1.0","date":"2024-11-08T05:32:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.0"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fzai-org%2FCogVideo&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (AI Video Generation)

| Capability | CogVideoX | Runway |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Foundational model research | Managed cloud saas and API |
| Generation focus | - | - |
| Text to video and image to video keyframing | ✓ | - |
| Photorealistic lip sync and human micro expressions | - | - |
| Custom digital twin avatar training from webcam | - | - |
| Automatic translated dubbing retaining original voice | - | - |
| Temporal consistency for multi shot narrative continuity | - | - |
| Camera motion control panning tilting and zoom | - | - |
| Video to video style transfer and rotoscoping | - | - |
| Watermarking and deepfake generation safety filters | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T09:54:33.622Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*