Veo vs. Runway: Pick the Wrong One and You’ll Fall Behind

Best for: Quick, beautiful videos with sound.

Why you’ll like it: It makes super-realistic 8-second clips and even adds music, sound effects, or a voice to match the scene. Canva’s integration makes it point-and-click easy—no steep learning curve.

Downsides: You’ll need a paid plan, and there’s a small watermark. Plus, you’re limited to the monthly video quota they give you.

Best for: Creative control and high-end visuals.

Why you’ll like it: Used in actual film and music video projects, it’s great if you want more control over style, pacing, and cinematic feel. You can guide the motion and look more precisely than most tools.

Downsides: It’s pricier, a bit more technical, and clips are usually capped at around 10 seconds. No built-in audio—you’ll need to add that separately.

You want something fast and beginner-friendly.

You like all-in-one output (video + sound/music/voice).

You’re making social media clips, ads, or quick creative projects where speed matters more than fine-tuning every detail.

You want maximum creative control over style, camera movement, and pacing.

You’re okay with adding your own audio later.

You’re working on professional or artistic projects where visual precision is more important than speed.