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Runway API partner models cost: Gemini Omni Flash, Kling 3.0/4.0, H3 Max and Hailuo 3 priced per usable clip
The 16 Runway Dev API partner rates that were still “Not ranked yet” — now turned into dollars at $0.01 per credit and ranked among every verified usable-30s rate ClipCost tracks, with length limits, audio honesty and Kling 4.0 promo vs list.
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Quick answer
The cheapest newly ranked Runway API partner rate is Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 at 360p: 3.4 credits/sec × $0.01 = $0.034/sec, $1.02 per 30-second try, $3.06 usable with 2 retries — #11 of all 210 rates we rank (API #10 of 162). MiniMax H3 Max 480p is $4.50 (#23=); Kling 3.0 Std without audio $8.10; Kling 4.0 720p promo $11.30 through Nov 30, 2026 UTC (list from Dec 1 would be $14.13). Audio is Not stated for Gemini and MiniMax rows; Kling 3.0 has an audio toggle; Kling 4.0 always includes audio.
New Nov 4, 2026 (9am): 16 Runway API partner rates join ClipCost’s verified data and rankings (Gemini Omni Flash + 1.1 at four resolutions, MiniMax H3 Max / Hailuo 3, Kling 3.0 Std/Pro/4K, Kling 4.0 promo). That re-ranked every rate from about $3.06 up. Grok Imagine 1.5 / Lite, Wan, Seedance, Veo and Kling O3 on the Runway API were already ranked. Flags: Kling 4.0 ranks use the 20% promo (ends Nov 30 UTC) — list prices shown below; Gemini/MiniMax audio not stated on Runway’s pricing page; Gemini max 10s and Kling 3.0 / H3 max 15s so a 30s clip is stitched; reference-image / input-video extras are not in the ranked per-second rates.
Basis: usable = 3 attempts (1 + 2 retries), as in our calculator. API credit = $0.01 (Runway Dev). Rank = position among the 210 verified usable-30s rates in our verified data (ties share a rank). API # = position among the 166 pay-per-second API rates. Cost only — no quality ranking.
Every newly ranked Runway API partner rate, cheapest first
| Rank (of 210) | API # | Model · resolution (via Runway API) | Credits/sec | $/sec | 10s try | 30s try | Usable 30s | Audio | Max / gen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | API #10 | Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 · 360p gemini_omni_flash_1.1 (360p) | 3.4 | $0.034 | $0.34 | $1.02 | $3.06 | Not stated | 10s |
| 24= | API #21= | MiniMax H3 Max · 480p h3_max (480p) | 5 | $0.05 | $0.50 | $1.50 | $4.50 | Not stated | 15s |
| 56= | API #47= | MiniMax H3 Max · 768p h3_max (768p) | 8 | $0.08 | $0.80 | $2.40 | $7.20 | Not stated | 15s |
| 67= | API #56= | Kling 3.0 Std · no audio kling3.0_standard (no audio) | 9 | $0.09 | $0.90 | $2.70 | $8.10 | No | 15s |
| 75= | API #59= | MiniMax Hailuo 3 / H3 · 768p hailuo3 (768p) | 10 | $0.10 | $1.00 | $3.00 | $9.00 | Not stated | 15s |
| 75= | API #59= | Gemini Omni Flash · T2V/I2V gemini_omni_flash | 10 | $0.10 | $1.00 | $3.00 | $9.00 | Not stated | 10s |
| 75= | API #59= | Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 · 720p gemini_omni_flash_1.1 (720p) | 10 | $0.10 | $1.00 | $3.00 | $9.00 | Not stated | 10s |
| 95= | API #77= | Kling 3.0 Pro · no audio kling3.0_pro (no audio) | 12 | $0.12 | $1.20 | $3.60 | $10.80 | No | 15s |
| 105 | API #86 | Kling 4.0 · 720p promo kling_4 (720p promo) | 12.56 | $0.1256 | $1.26 | $3.77 | $11.30 | Yes (always) | 30s |
| 108= | API #88= | Kling 3.0 Std · with audio kling3.0_standard (audio) | 13 | $0.13 | $1.30 | $3.90 | $11.70 | Yes | 15s |
| 121= | API #103= | MiniMax Hailuo 3 / H3 · 2K hailuo3 (2K) | 15 | $0.15 | $1.50 | $4.50 | $13.50 | Not stated | 15s |
| 121= | API #103= | Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 · 1080p gemini_omni_flash_1.1 (1080p) | 15 | $0.15 | $1.50 | $4.50 | $13.50 | Not stated | 10s |
| 131= | API #115= | Kling 3.0 Pro · with audio kling3.0_pro (audio) | 17 | $0.17 | $1.70 | $5.10 | $15.30 | Yes | 15s |
| 136 | API #119 | Kling 4.0 · 1080p promo kling_4 (1080p promo) | 18.8 | $0.188 | $1.88 | $5.64 | $16.92 | Yes (always) | 30s |
| 173= | API #140= | Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 · 4K gemini_omni_flash_1.1 (4K) | 30 | $0.30 | $3.00 | $9.00 | $27.00 | Not stated | 10s |
| 198 | API #157= | Kling 3.0 · 4K kling3.0_4k | 43 | $0.43 | $4.30 | $12.90 | $38.70 | Yes (same either way) | 15s |
Credits from Runway API pricing docs (checked Nov 4, 2026, ~9am Central). Dollar figures use $0.01 per API credit. These rows are separate from Runway app plan-credit partner rates (Standard/Pro/Max valuation) already in the calculator.
Kling 4.0 promo vs list (through Nov 30, 2026 UTC)
ClipCost ranks the promo rate while it is live. List prices apply from December 1, 2026 UTC — same wording as on Kling 4.0 cost. Audio always on; 3–30s whole seconds; charges round up to the next credit (5s 720p = 64 credits on promo).
| Model | Promo cr/sec | Promo $/sec | Promo usable 30s | List cr/sec | List $/sec | List usable 30s | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kling 4.0 · 720p | 12.56 | $0.1256 | $11.30 | 15.7 | $0.157 | $14.13 | Promo through Nov 30, 2026 UTC; list from Dec 1 |
| Kling 4.0 · 1080p | 18.8 | $0.188 | $16.92 | 23.5 | $0.235 | $21.15 | Promo through Nov 30, 2026 UTC; list from Dec 1 |
Same model, different storefront: Runway API vs native / app
| Model | Runway API ($0.01/credit) | Native / other storefront | Cheaper storefront |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kling 3.0 Std 720p no audio | $8.10 (#66= / API #56=) | $5.40 (#33=) · Kling app | Kling app |
| Kling 3.0 Std 720p audio | $11.70 (#106= / API #88=) | $8.10 (#66=) · Kling app | Kling app |
| Kling 3.0 Pro-ish no audio (app 1080p noaudio) | $10.80 (#93= / API #77=) | $7.20 (#55=) · Kling app | Kling app |
| Kling 3.0 Pro-ish audio (app 1080p audio) | $15.30 (#128= / API #115=) | $10.80 (#93=) · Kling app | Kling app |
| MiniMax H3 Max 480p | $4.50 (#23= / API #21=) | $4.50 (#23=) · MiniMax API | Tie |
| MiniMax H3 Max 768p | $7.20 (#55= / API #47=) | $7.20 (#55=) · MiniMax API | Tie |
| MiniMax H3 768p | $9.00 (#74= / API #59=) | $7.20 (#55=) · MiniMax API | MiniMax API |
| Kling 3.0 Std no audio (Runway app credits) | $8.10 (#66= / API #56=) | $15.55 (#130=) · Runway app | Runway API |
MiniMax and Kling-app comparison rates come from ClipCost’s verified data. Runway app Kling 3.0 rows use plan-credit valuation (dearer than $0.01 API credits at the same credit/sec number).
Already ranked on the Runway API (not re-listed above)
| Model | Credits/sec | Usable 30s | API # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite 480p | 2 | $1.80 | #1= |
| Wan 3.0 480p | 5 | $4.50 | #21= |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini 480p | 7 | $6.30 | — |
| Gen-4 Turbo | 5 | $4.50 | #21= |
Full Runway API table (51 ranked video rates): Runway API pricing.
Which rate to pick (on cost)
- Cheapest new partner row: Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 360p ($3.06 usable) — audio Not stated; 3–10s clips.
- Budget MiniMax on Runway: H3 Max 480p ($4.50) — still dearer than MiniMax’s own API ($4.50).
- Kling 3.0 without audio: Runway API $8.10 vs Kling app $5.40 — Kling app wins on dollars if you already subscribe.
- Kling 4.0 before Dec 1: promo 720p $11.30; after Nov 30 UTC use list $14.13 (update Kling 4.0 cost on Dec 1).
- Already cheapest on Runway overall: Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite 480p at $1.80 usable — Grok Imagine cost.
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Sources (checked Nov 4, 2026, about 9am Central)
- Runway API pricing docs (+ pricing.md) — gemini_omni_flash / gemini_omni_flash_1.1, h3_max, hailuo3, kling3.0_standard / pro / 4k, kling_4 promo and list; $0.01 per credit.
- Runway API reference (api.md) — duration limits: Gemini Omni Flash / 1.1 3–10s; h3_max and hailuo3 5–15s; kling3.0_* 3–15s; kling_4 3–30s.
- Comparison rates from ClipCost’s verified data (MiniMax API, Kling app, Runway app plan-credit rows).
- Kling 4.0 promo wording aligned with Kling 4.0 cost.
FAQ
How much do Runway API partner models cost?
Runway Dev API credits cost $0.01 each (checked Nov 4, 2026). The cheapest newly ranked partner rate is Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 at 360p: 3.4 credits/sec = $0.034/sec, $1.02 per 30-second try, $3.06 usable with 2 retries (#11 of 210; API #10). MiniMax H3 Max 480p is $4.50 (#23=); Kling 3.0 Std without audio $8.10; Kling 4.0 720p promo $11.30 through Nov 30, 2026 UTC.
Is Kling 3.0 cheaper on the Runway API or the Kling app?
On pure dollars per second the Runway API Kling 3.0 Std without audio is $0.09/sec ($8.10 usable) versus the Kling app's own 720p no-audio rate at $5.40 usable — so the Kling app wins on that row if you already pay for Kling. The Runway API wins on convenience (one key, many models) and when you only need a few clips. Runway app plan-credit Kling 3.0 rows (Standard annual valuation) are dearer still than the $0.01 API credit rows ranked here.
How does the Kling 4.0 promo work on the Runway API?
Through November 30, 2026 UTC, Kling 4.0 is 20% off: 12.56 credits/sec at 720p ($11.30 usable) and 18.8 at 1080p ($16.92). List prices from December 1, 2026 UTC are 15.7 and 23.5 credits/sec ($14.13 / $21.15 usable). Audio is always on (no toggle). Duration 3 to 30 whole seconds. Charges round up to the next credit (a 5s 720p clip is 64 credits). See also the Kling 4.0 cost page.
Is MiniMax H3 Max cheaper on the Runway API or MiniMax's own API?
MiniMax's own API H3-Max 480P is $4.50 usable versus $4.50 on the Runway API — MiniMax wins. Same pattern at 768p ($7.20 vs $7.20). Use Runway when you want H3 Max beside Kling/Seedance/Veo on one key; use MiniMax direct for the lowest H3 Max dollar rate.
Does Gemini Omni Flash include audio on the Runway API?
Runway's pricing page does not state whether gemini_omni_flash / gemini_omni_flash_1.1 include native audio. ClipCost marks audio as Not stated and ranks the per-second credit rates only. Duration is 3 to 10 seconds per generation (or auto on 1.1). Reference images and input video add extra credits on top of the ranked per-second rate.
Which Runway API partner rates were already ranked before Nov 4?
Grok Imagine 1.5 / 1.5 Lite (since Oct 27), Wan 3.0 / Wan 3.0 Prime, Seedance 2.0 / 2.0 Fast / 2.0 Mini / 2.5, Kling O3, Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro, HappyHorse, Gen-4.5 / Gen-4 Turbo and Veo 3.1 / Fast were already in the API ranking. This page covers the 16 rates that were still Not ranked yet: Gemini Omni Flash / 1.1, H3 Max, Hailuo 3, Kling 3.0 (std/pro/4k) and Kling 4.0 promo.