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ProtoPie vs Runway

ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Software

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Runway

Software

AI-powered creative tools for video and images

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage; Runway the free tier is 125 one-time credits rather than a monthly allowance, so it runs out and does not refill
  • They diverge on capability: ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Runway covers Gen-2 video generation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProtoPie and Runway actually diverge.

Attributes where ProtoPie and Runway differ
AttributeProtoPieRunway
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20132018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ProtoPie

  • Interactive prototyping
  • Data binding
  • Advanced interactions
  • Animation
  • Collaboration
  • Cloud sharing
  • Device testing
  • Code export

Only in Runway

  • Gen-2 video generation
  • Green screen
  • Inpainting
  • Super resolution
  • Motion tracking
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Final Cut Pro
  • API access

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ProtoPie

  • Building high fidelity interactive prototypes without codenot Runway
  • Prototyping multi device and hardware interactionsnot Runway
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for testingnot Runway

Runway

  • Generating video clips from text or image promptsnot ProtoPie
  • Extending or editing existing footage with generative modelsnot ProtoPie
  • Removing objects and backgrounds from videonot ProtoPie
  • Storyboarding and previsualisation for productionnot ProtoPie

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ProtoPie

  • The free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • Free prototypes carry a watermark and shareable links require the Basic plan
  • Saving prototypes locally requires the Pro plan
  • Team libraries and handoff recordings require the Pro plan
  • Basic caps storage at 500MB and prototypes at 20
  • Single sign on, private servers, custom fonts and custom hardware integrations are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise requires a minimum of 3 seats and is priced by quote
  • Connect Core is a paid add on at $20 per user per month

Runway

  • The free tier is 125 one-time credits rather than a monthly allowance, so it runs out and does not refill
  • Outputs carry a watermark until the Standard plan at $12 a month
  • Everything is metered in credits, and Gen-4.5 video costs 60 credits per 5 seconds, so a Standard plan covers roughly 125 short videos a year
  • Only the Max plan at $76 a month rolls unused credits over, and only for one month
  • The free tier gives a selection of models rather than the full set

Pricing, plan by plan

ProtoPie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited prototypes
    • Cloud storage
    • Basic sharing
  • Professional$25/month
    • Unlimited prototypes
    • Advanced interactions
    • Collaboration
  • Enterprise$75/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Team features
    • Advanced security

Runway

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 125 credits
    • Basic tools
    • 720p exports
  • Standard$12/month
    • 625 credits/month
    • Gen-2 access
    • 4K exports
  • Pro$28/month
    • 2250 credits/month
    • All tools
    • Priority processing
  • Unlimited$76/month
    • Unlimited generations
    • Custom models
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose ProtoPie if

  • You need interactive prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want data binding.
ProtoPie review

Choose Runway if

  • You need gen-2 video generation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want green screen.
Runway review

Questions people ask

Is ProtoPie or Runway better?
Neither clearly leads. ProtoPie starts at Free and Runway at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProtoPie or Runway?
ProtoPie starts at Free and Runway at Free.
Does ProtoPie or Runway run on more platforms?
ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android. Runway runs on Web.
Can I use ProtoPie for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ProtoPie best used for?
ProtoPie is most often used for building high fidelity interactive prototypes without code, prototyping multi device and hardware interactions, sharing prototypes with stakeholders for testing. Of those, building high fidelity interactive prototypes without code and prototyping multi device and hardware interactions are not what Runway is typically brought in for.
What can ProtoPie do that Runway cannot?
ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Runway covers Gen-2 video generation, Green screen, Inpainting, Super resolution.
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