Microsoft Designer Image Creator is ideal for users seeking quick and high-quality image generation with strong Microsoft ecosystem integration and a free entry point. RunwayML Gen-3 Alpha is better suited for professionals needing advanced video generation and editing capabilities, despite the subscription cost.
| Attribute | Microsoft Designer Image Creator (powered by DALL-E) | RunwayML Gen-3 Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Image/Video Generation Speed | Generates images in seconds; 15 daily 'boosts' for faster generation. | 720p generations take about 60s for a 5s video, or 90s for a 10s video. Produces videos twice as fast as Gen-2. |
| Realism of Generated Images/Videos | High-quality images with stunning detail; DALL-E 3 for more realistic results. | Produces videos with exceptional detail and realism, making it ideal for applications requiring high-quality visuals. Excels at creating hyper-realistic videos with smooth motion and coherent human models. |
| Text-to-Image/Video Prompt Accuracy | Transforms text prompts into high-quality visuals; understands complex prompts; accurately interprets adjectives with DALL-E 3. | Built on new infrastructure that can better understand complex prompts. It can create highly detailed videos with complex scene changes, a wide range of cinematic choices, and detailed art directions from text prompts. The more specific your prompts, the more amazing the results. |
| Style Transfer Capabilities | 'Restyle Image' tool to easily change image styles. | Supports video-to-video generation, making it possible to rework existing videos into different custom styles such as cartoon, 80s Vaporwave, anime, cine lens, etc. It provides a variety of aesthetic customization options for footage. |
| Video Generation Capabilities | Not available. | Offers text-to-video, image-to-video, and video-to-video generation. It produces high-resolution, detailed, and consistent videos. Videos can be generated up to a maximum of 10 seconds. |
| Customization Options | Refine images, adjust color schemes, styles, and compositions; upload logos or custom fonts. | Allows users to fine-tune various aspects of the video through detailed text prompts, adjusting style, atmosphere, lighting, and camera angles. |
| Ease of Use for Beginners | User-friendly interface; easy to use via Copilot or website. | Runway's UI is intuitive, making it accessible for beginners and professionals. High-quality videos can be created instantly without the need for extensive training or prior experience. |
| Advanced Editing Features | Background removal, image filters, text effects, Restyle Image, Remove Background, Frame Image, and Generative Erase. | Offers AI video editing features including background removal, color grading, face blurring, and more. |
| Pricing and Subscription Plans | Free with a Microsoft account; additional features with Microsoft 365 subscription. | Uses a pay-as-you-go model based on GPU usage. The Gen-3 model is currently only available to paid subscribers. A standard plan is $15/month. |
| Community Support and Tutorials | Support via email; tutorials on Microsoft's website. | Join the Runway Discord to chat with community members and see how others are leveraging Gen 3 Alpha in their creative workflows. |
| Integration with Other Tools | Integrates with Microsoft tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) and OneDrive. | Integrates seamlessly with popular creative tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. It also integrates with other Runway AI tools, offering functionalities such as text-to-video, image-to-video, and advanced video editing tools. |
| Copyright and Usage Rights | Not available. | Information on copyright and usage rights for images generated by RunwayML Gen-3 Alpha was not found in the search results. |