# Runway Aleph Alternative > Runway Aleph — now Aleph 2.0 — is Runway's in-context video editing model: describe a change or edit one frame and it carries it through the clip. A Runway Aleph alternative on Kenerate AI is Genjutsu: one clip plus reference images and a prompt, five edit modes, clips up to 30 seconds on Seedance 2.5, and no subscription required. URL: https://kenerateai.com/runway-aleph-alternative Publisher: Kenerate AI (https://kenerateai.com) Last updated: 3 October 2026 ## Key facts - Aleph 2.0: Runway, in-context video editing - Genjutsu modes: Character, object, outfit, background, free - Clip length: Both up to 30 s - References: Genjutsu: up to 10 or 30 - Object removal: Aleph yes · Genjutsu no - Access: Genjutsu: no subscription - Seedance 2.5 (ByteDance): Clip 4–30 s + up to 30 references → 480p to 4K · ~4–8 min. The Aleph-length option: clips up to 30 s, up to 30 references, 4K output. - Kenerate Genjutsu Pro (Kenerate): Clip 2–15 s + up to 10 references → 480p, 720p or 1080p · ~3–6 min. Short clips with the finest detail on the Kenerate tiers. - Kenerate Genjutsu (Kenerate): Clip 2–15 s + up to 10 references → 480p, 720p or 1080p · ~2–4 min. Quick drafts of an edit idea on clips up to 15 s. ## Steps 1. Upload the clip — MP4, MOV, WebM or M4V up to about 100 MB. Up to 30 s on Seedance 2.5, 15 s on the Kenerate tiers. 2. Pick the mode that matches the edit — Wardrobe → Change outfit, prop → Swap object, location → Change background, person → Replace character, anything else → Free edit. 3. Add references instead of a keyframe — Show the new jacket, product, character or place as images and write @image1 in the prompt. 4. Write the change in one or two sentences — Your Aleph prompts carry over: "change the outfit to a bright yellow fur coat" works as written. 5. Compare and hand off — Synced compare view, then Upscale to 4K, Add subtitles, Dub into another language or Restyle the result. ## In depth ### Where Aleph is stronger Runway documents edits Genjutsu doesn't offer: removing things from a shot, generating a tighter or different camera angle, relighting, and applying one edit across several cuts in a video. Its Edit Studio previews an edit as an image first, and its API can deliver ProRes, PNG sequences and 10-bit SDR. For finishing work in a professional pipeline, those are real advantages. ### Where Genjutsu fits Genjutsu is narrower than Aleph, and deliberately so: five modes that cover the most common swaps, each with its own built-in instruction. - You want a mode per job instead of a blank prompt. - You have reference images — products, garments, characters, places. - You need up to 30 references on one run. - You want the original audio kept, or new sound generated. - You'd rather pay per run than hold a subscription. ### Translating Aleph prompts Aleph prompts start with a verb plus a description, and that carries over. "Swap for black leather clutch with gold buckle" becomes a Swap object run with the same words; "change background to ancient city ruins" becomes Change background. Where Aleph would use an edited keyframe, add a reference image instead and point at it with @image1. ## FAQ Q: What is Runway Aleph? A: Runway Aleph is Runway's in-context video model, introduced on 25 July 2025 for editing existing footage — adding, removing and transforming objects, generating new angles, and changing style and lighting. Aleph 2.0 is the current version: you edit one frame or describe a change and it updates the rest of the clip, on videos up to 30 seconds at 1080p (Runway, checked 3 October 2026). Q: Why look for a Runway Aleph alternative? A: Usually for access, structure or references. Runway's pricing page lists Aleph 2.0 on its paid plans, while Genjutsu needs no subscription. Genjutsu also gives each common edit its own mode, accepts up to 30 reference images on Seedance 2.5, and keeps the clip's original audio by default. Aleph does more kinds of edit, including removal and new angles. Q: Can Genjutsu remove objects like Aleph? A: No. Aleph's product page shows removals; Genjutsu doesn't erase objects, text or watermarks. It replaces: Swap object turns one object into another, Replace character recasts a person, Change background swaps the setting. If removal is the main thing you need, Aleph or a dedicated removal tool fits better. Q: Which handles longer clips? A: They match at the top: Aleph 2.0 edits clips up to 30 seconds, and so does Genjutsu on the Seedance 2.5 engine, which accepts 4–30 seconds and refuses longer clips. The Kenerate Genjutsu tiers take 2–15 seconds and use only the first 15 seconds of anything longer. Seedance 2.5 can also output 4K. Q: Does Genjutsu have Aleph's keyframe preview? A: No. In Aleph's Edit Studio you can preview an edit as an image before generating. Genjutsu works from the clip, your reference images and a prompt, and shows the result next to the original in a synced compare view. To steer the look before a run, use a reference image of exactly what you want. Q: Is there a free Runway Aleph alternative? A: Genjutsu needs no subscription, and new accounts get starter credits to try it. Runs are charged in credits per second of clip, and failed runs are refunded automatically. Runway's own Free plan gives one-time credits for a selection of models; check Runway's pricing page for what it includes today. Q: Is it OK to edit people in a clip with either tool? A: Only with consent and the rights to the footage. Both tools can recast people or change what they wear and where they are, so edit only footage you own or licensed, only people who agreed, never celebrities or impersonations, and label AI-edited clips when you publish them. ## Related pages - AI Video Editor: https://kenerateai.com/ai-video-editor - Kling O1 alternative: https://kenerateai.com/kling-o1-alternative - Luma Modify Video alternative: https://kenerateai.com/luma-modify-video-alternative - Edit video with an AI prompt: https://kenerateai.com/edit-video-with-ai-prompt - Video background changer: https://kenerateai.com/video-background-changer ## Sources - Runway — Aleph 2.0 product page: https://runwayml.com/product/aleph-2 - Runway Help Center — Aleph 2.0 Prompting Guide: https://help.runwayml.com/hc/en-us/articles/52150503729171-Aleph-2-0-Prompting-Guide - Runway Research — Introducing Runway Aleph (25 July 2025): https://runwayml.com/research/introducing-runway-aleph - Runway — pricing (plans and model comparison): https://runwayml.com/pricing - Runway API — available models (Aleph 2.0 output formats): https://docs.dev.runwayml.com/guides/models/ - Kenerate Genjutsu (video editor): https://kenerateai.com/app/genjutsu