Runway ended unlimited Explore Mode, replacing Unlimited with Max
The $95/mo ($76/mo annual) Unlimited plan, which offered unmetered relaxed-speed generations via Explore Mode, became Max with a capped 9,500 credits/mo (up from 2,250 metered credits) and no unlimited mode.
What changed
- Limits cut, Jun 2026
- Before: Unlimited: 2,250 credits/mo plus unlimited Explore Mode generations, $95/mo
- After: Max: 9,500 credits/mo, no unlimited generations, $95/mo
- Existing customers: Existing Unlimited subscribers kept their plan through Aug 31, 2026, then moved to Max at the same price; annual subscribers could switch or get a refund for the remaining term.
Cheaper alternatives to Runway
At the cheapest watermark-free plan, Runway costs $15/mo. 2 AI video generators cost less:
- Google Flow (Veo): $4.99/mo (Google AI Plus ($4.99/mo))
- Kling AI: $8.80/mo (Standard)
Runway alternatives: 4 AI video generators compared, at every size.
Sources
Every price and change for Runway: Runway.