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Alternatives to Runway with a one-time purchase

The Runway listing shows no one-time purchase. 5 of the 168 other AI image and video generators in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Runway is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $12 per month for 625 credits, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). 2 of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Runway

  1. Portrait Pal

    AI headshots from your selfies, paid once

    • Portrait Pal starts at $35 one-time for 20 headshots. Runway starts at $12 per month for 625 credits, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only Runway lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Portrait Pal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Runway also covers video editing, AI agents and video generation.
    Portrait Pal pricing and details

  2. Aiarty

    Desktop AI image enhancer, video enhancer and background matting

    • Aiarty starts at $75 one-time, for Image Matting. Runway starts at $12 per month for 625 credits, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only Aiarty lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Runway lists a web app.
    • Only Runway lists iOS and Android apps.
    Aiarty pricing and details

  3. Luminar Neo

    AI photo editor sold as a one-time license, from Skylum

    • Luminar Neo starts at $89 one-time, Desktop Only (shown as 77% off $417). Runway starts at $12 per month for 625 credits, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only Luminar Neo lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Runway lists a web app.
    • Luminar Neo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Luminar Neo pricing and details

  4. Retouch4me

    AI retouching plugins and cloud retouching for photographers

    • Retouch4me starts at $14.08 per month, billed yearly at $169 ($20 billed monthly). Runway starts at $12 per month for 625 credits, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Retouch4me has a free plan. Runway does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Retouch4me lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Runway lists iOS and Android apps.
    Retouch4me pricing and details

  5. Brandmark

    Logo maker that sells logo files and brand assets for a one-time fee

    • Brandmark starts at $35 one-time. Runway starts at $12 per month for 625 credits, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Brandmark has a free plan. Runway does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Runway lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Brandmark can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Brandmark pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Runway that you buy once?

Yes. Portrait Pal, Aiarty, Luminar Neo, Retouch4me and Brandmark can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Runway once instead of subscribing?

The Runway listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these AI image and video generators are free?

Retouch4me and Brandmark are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Runway: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.