# Kdenlive vs Runway

| Attribute | Kdenlive | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 46.2 (77% (high)) | 45.2 (74% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 5,865 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A free, open-source video editing application available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Built using MLT Framework and FFmpeg, it provides a comprehensive set of editing tools, effects, and features without licensing requirements or subscriptions. It is indexed under Video Editing Software.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"What is Kdenlive?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kdenlive is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"Is Kdenlive free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kdenlive supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"What platforms does Kdenlive support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Kdenlive can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"Can Kdenlive be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Kdenlive, including Piave, Natron, Blender, Ardour, Elgato Stream Deck and OpenTimelineIO. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"What does Kdenlive integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Kdenlive is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/KDE/kdenlive","question":"Is Kdenlive open source?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Kdenlive is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"Where is Kdenlive available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"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 | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A non-linear video editor available for Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD systems. | 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 | `{"hdr_4k8k":false,"multicam":true,"ai_features":true,"free_or_oss":true,"codec_breadth":"FFmpeg-based codec support, handles nearly all video and audio formats","color_grading":true,"pricing_model":"open_source","gpu_acceleration":true,"platform_breadth":"Windows, macOS, Linux","professional_nle":true,"cloud_collaboration":false}` | `{"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 | 6 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Piave"},{"name":"Natron"},{"name":"Blender"},{"name":"Ardour"},{"name":"Elgato Stream Deck"},{"name":"OpenTimelineIO"}]` | `[{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"ChatGPT"}]` |
| language.primary | C++ | - |
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["GB"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source, no licensing fees","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://kdenlive.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T21:53:00.654Z"}` | `{"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 | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 4.5 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2FKDE%2Fkdenlive&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Video Editing Software)

| Capability | Kdenlive | Runway |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Editing** |  |  |
| Professional NLE (multi-track finishing) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Colour grading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multicam editing | ✓ | - |
| **Technical** |  |  |
| 4K/8K + HDR support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Codec breadth (ProRes / HEVC / AV1 / RAW) | FFmpeg-based codec support, handles nearly all video and audio formats | - |
| GPU acceleration | ✓ | - |
| **AI** |  |  |
| AI features (captions / text-to-video / voice) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Capture** |  |  |
| Screen recording built-in | - | - |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| Platform breadth (Win / macOS / Linux / iOS / Android / Web) | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, iOS, Android |
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Cloud collaboration / team review | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Open-source | Freemium |
| Free / open-source available | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T12:10:36.797Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*