Shadow AI · Tool risk profile

Runway.

by Runway · design media · Verified April 19, 2026

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Base risk

3.2/ 5

LowMediumHighCritical

Runway’s training data sourcing has been controversial; commercial use rights on paid tiers but residual IP risk for derivative content of recognisable real people or brands.

Tier comparison

Same logo. Very different risks.

  • Free

    high
    Trains on inputs
    Yes
    Retention
    unlimited days
    SSO
    No
    Admin controls
    No

  • Paid · consumer

    medium
    Trains on inputs
    Yes
    Retention
    unlimited days
    SSO
    No
    Admin controls
    No

  • Enterprise · team

    medium
    Trains on inputs
    No
    Retention
    90 days
    SSO
    Yes
    Admin controls
    Yes

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FAQ

Questions teams ask about Runway.

Is Runway safe to use with company data?

Match the tier to the data type — consumer tiers are usually unsuitable for regulated data; enterprise tiers with SSO and no-training contracts are the minimum for most corporate use.

Does Runway offer SSO?

Yes, SSO is available on the enterprise tier.

How does this tool appear in shadow AI audits?

Runway typically shows up via RUNWAYML *, RUNWAY*PRO and runwayml.com traffic. Use a CASB to surface it if you suspect shadow use.

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