RunwayML Gen-3 is a strong choice for users needing high-quality video generation with detailed control, while ElevenLabs Turbo v3 is better suited for those focused on expressive and customizable text-to-speech applications. The choice depends on whether the primary need is visual or auditory content creation.
| Attribute | RunwayML Gen-3 | ElevenLabs Turbo v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Text/Audio Generation Type | Text-to-Video | Text-to-Speech |
| Generation Quality | Significantly improves over Gen-2, delivering more consistent, fluid, and realistic motion. Produces high-fidelity videos with detailed and lifelike visuals. Trained using both video and image content. | Designed to be their most expressive text-to-speech model to date, enhancing cadence, stress, and emotion across languages. |
| Resolution/Frame Rate | Generates videos at 720p resolution at 24 frames per second. Can be upscaled to 4K after completion. Gen-3 Alpha Turbo offers resolutions of 1280x768 and 768x1280. | Not available |
| Voice Cloning Accuracy | No voice cloning feature. | Best with Instant Voice Clones or prebuilt voices; "Professional" Voice Clones may not perform optimally. |
| Ease of Use | Accessible through a text or image-to-video tool with a simple interface. Melies integrates Runway's Gen-3 Alpha, streamlining the video creation process within a single, intuitive interface. | Available through the ElevenLabs website. |
| Customization Options | Supports detailed prompting for specific visual outcomes, including camera actions, lighting, and scene descriptions. Users can fine-tune videos through detailed text prompts, adjusting style, motion and camera angles. | Introduces audio tags like [whispers], [excited], and [laughs] for real-time emotional control; supports multi-speaker dialogue with a new Text to Dialogue API. |
| Integration Capabilities | Integrates with other Runway AI tools, offering functionalities such as text-to-video, image-to-video, and advanced video editing. Melies seamlessly integrates Runway's Gen-3 Alpha. | Public API expected soon, with early access via sales inquiry. |
| API Availability | Provides an API for Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, allowing developers to integrate the model into their applications. Access to the API is being rolled out in phases, initially focusing on large teams and organizations. | Public API slated for release soon, with early access available by contacting ElevenLabs' sales team. |
| Community Support | Offers various resources, including a help center, Runway Academy video tutorials, and a Discord community. | Refer to the full v3 documentation and FAQ. |
| Languages Supported | Not available | Supports over 70 languages. |
| Pricing | Free 'Basic' tier with limited credits. Paid plans include 'Standard' (from $12/month), 'Pro' (from $28/month), and 'Unlimited' (from $76/month) | Not available |