# ChatCut vs Runway Source: [ChatCut vs Runway]() Content index: [llms.txt]() Last updated: 2026-11-08 Runway builds AI scenes. ChatCut edits those scenes alongside your footage. [Start creating now](https://app.chatcut.dev/) [Download for macOS Download for Windows Download Desktop](https://api.chatcut.dev/desktop/download/macos) [Download for macOS Apple Silicon](https://api.chatcut.dev/desktop/download/macos) [Download for macOS Intel Chip](https://api.chatcut.dev/desktop/download/mac-intel) [Download for Windows](https://api.chatcut.dev/desktop/download/windows) Use it in your Agent ![](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/codex-plugin/chatgpt-mark.svg) ![](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/codex-plugin/claude-mark.svg) chatgpt ![](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/codex-plugin/chatgpt-mark.svg) ChatGPT claude ![](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/codex-plugin/claude-mark.svg) Claude Enter the prompt below into any task on your ChatGPT desktop app /goal Read chatcut.io/web-plugin/chatgpt to install the ChatCut plugin and set up a new task for me. Enter the prompt below into any session on your Claude Code desktop app /goal Read chatcut.io/web-plugin/claude to install and use the ChatCut plugin Paste the prompt below into any session on your desktop app Read ChatCut.io/desktop to install ChatCut ## Finish films, not shots Runway is built around generating AI shots and assembling clips in the browser. ChatCut is a desktop and web editor where AI cuts your footage, stills, captions and editable motion graphics. | Capability | ChatCut | Runway | | --- | --- | --- | | A real editor, not just a generator | | Images on the timeline | Yes | No — Not supported | | Motion graphics from a prompt | Yes — Editable layers | Partly — Flat video clip | | Auto captions on the timeline | Yes — Free | No — Subtitles tool deprecated | | Export to Premiere or DaVinci | Yes — XML timeline | No — Video files only | | Mac and Windows app | Yes | No — Browser only | | Your AI runs the editor | | Claude Code and Codex | Yes — Edit the timeline | Partly — API, not the editor | | Desktop app open to your AI | Yes — Local MCP | No | | Free in ChatCut, paid in Runway | | 4K export | Yes — Free on desktop | Paid: Standard — 4K upscaling | | Hosted MCP access | Yes — Free | Paid: Pro — Plus credits | | Both do it | | Edit by describing it | Both | | AI video generation | Both | | Image to video | Both | | AI images | Both | | AI music and voiceover | Both | | Translate and dub | Both | | Reusable editing skills | Both | Runway details from its own pages, checked November 7, 2026 (2026-11-07): [Runway pricing](https://runway.com/pricing) · [Runway timeline and export](https://help.runwayml.com/hc/en-us/articles/52685547867667-Trimming-and-Assembling-Clips-in-Studio) · [Runway Agent](https://help.runwayml.com/hc/en-us/articles/51601639579667-Creating-with-Runway-Agent) · [Runway Agent Skills](https://help.runwayml.com/hc/en-us/articles/53907039424915-Using-Agent-Skills) · [Runway in Claude Code and Codex](https://dev.runway.com/learn/build-with-your-coding-agent) · [Runway tools and replacements](https://help.runwayml.com/hc/en-us/articles/40213860628371-Deprecated-Standalone-Tools) ## Finish the story around your generated shots Bring your Runway clips into ChatCut and ask the agent for the stills, captions and graphics that complete the cut. ### Turn generated shots into an explainer Pair your Runway clips and raw footage with color grading, animated chart graphics and editable callouts on one timeline. [Try Editorial Explainer](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/motion-graphics?template=mg-packaging-editorial-explainer) ### Put styled captions back on the timeline Runway retired its standalone Subtitles tool; ChatCut transcribes dialogue and applies clean or stylized caption presets on the timeline. [Try Add captions](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/add-captions) ### Layer cutout stills and B-roll collages Runway's timeline does not take still images; ChatCut layers cutout stills, B-roll collages and bold titles around your shots. [Try Runway Rebel](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/motion-graphics?template=mg-packaging-runway-rebel) ### Animate UI cards over your presenter Prompt glowing node graphs and UI cards around your presenter and generated scenes, then adjust every layer on the timeline. [Try AI Feature Tour](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/app-promo?template=app-promo-ai-feature-tour) ## Cut Runway shots from Claude or Codex Runway's coding-agent plugins call its generation API; ChatCut opens the desktop timeline to Claude Code and Codex. ### Claude Code Finish a generated brand film Read chatcut.io/desktop to install ChatCut, then assemble my downloaded Runway clips and product stills into a 30-second brand film with editable titles, music and an end card. ### Codex Build an explainer around AI shots Read chatcut.io/desktop to install ChatCut, then clean up my recorded narration, match my Runway shots to the script, add captions and editable charts, and export the timeline as XML for DaVinci Resolve. [How the Agent Plugin works](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/chatcut-products) ## Recipes for AI ads and brand films Pick a reusable workflow for the stylized commercials, product films and explainers you build with Runway shots. - [**Sugar Crystal Storm**](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/product-tv-commercials?template=tvc-sugar-crystal-storm) - [**Urban Parkour**](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/viral-effects?template=urban-parkour) - [**Product in Times Square**](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/product-ads?template=product-in-times-square) - [**Claymotion**](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/explainer-videos?template=animated-explainer-claymotion) - [**Runway Rebel**](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/motion-graphics?template=mg-packaging-runway-rebel) - [**Talking-Head Edit Recreation**](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/recreate-a-video) [See all skills](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/skills) ## ChatCut vs Runway FAQ Is ChatCut a Runway alternative? Yes, especially for combining generated shots with recorded footage, captions and editable graphics. Runway also has an Agent, a timeline and reusable skills, and remains a strong choice for exploring AI scenes. ChatCut adds a finishing workflow with XML timeline export to Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Can I finish my Runway clips in ChatCut? Yes. Download your Runway clips, import them into ChatCut, and ask the agent to arrange them with product stills, narration, captions and graphics. This starts from exported media; it does not transfer the Runway Agent chat or project. Is ChatCut free? Yes. The Free plan includes the editor, uploads, transcription, captions and standard exports. AI generation and the built-in agent use credits, and AI video generation needs a paid plan. [See ChatCut pricing](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/pricing) Can I use ChatCut from Claude Code or Codex? Yes. The ChatCut plugin runs in Claude Code and the Codex app, and ChatCut Desktop connects Claude Code, Codex and other agents through a local MCP server. Your agent edits the real timeline, which you can keep adjusting by hand. [How the plugin works](https://pr-824-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/chatcut-products) Can I finish a ChatCut edit in another editor? Yes. ChatCut exports XML timelines for Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and ChatCut Desktop also exports editable CapCut drafts. It does not export Final Cut Pro XML (FCPXML). 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