Gizmoji vs Runway

How an end-to-end production platform compares to a video generation tool.

FeatureGizmojiRunway
Video generationYes — image-to-video, text-to-video with frame approval gateYes — Gen-3 Alpha, text-to-video, image-to-video
Image generationYes — text-to-image, image-to-image, style transfer, face swapLimited — primarily a video tool
Audio & musicYes — text-to-speech, sound effects, voice cloningNo
3D generationYes — text-to-3D, image-to-3DNo
Avatar creationYes — consistent characters across shotsNo
Production workflowProject → Story → Scene → Shot → Asset hierarchyStandalone generation and editing
Asset managementVersioned assets with draft → approved flowGallery of outputs
AI writing toolsStory, scene, shot, and prompt generationNo narrative tools
Video editingGeneration-focused (not an NLE)Built-in video editor with generative tools
Pricing modelCredit-based pay-per-generationTime-based billing (seconds of video)

When to choose Runway

  • You primarily need video generation and editing in one tool
  • You want a built-in non-linear editor alongside generative AI
  • You prefer Runway's specific video generation models

When to choose Gizmoji

  • You need a full production pipeline — not just video, but image, audio, 3D, and avatars
  • You want to organize work in projects with stories, scenes, and shots
  • You need frame approval before video generation as a quality gate
  • You want AI-assisted storytelling and narrative tools built into the workflow
  • You prefer credit-based pricing over time-based billing