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When it launched

HeyGen · 2020

Languages

Translates and dubs into many languages, including Spanish.

Where it runs

Browser

Plans and price (guide)

  • Free · $0 / month

    3 videos a month up to 1 minute.

  • Creator · $29 / month

    $24 a month billed yearly. Videos up to 30 min in 1080p, no watermark.

  • Pro · $49 / month

    More credits and 4K export.

  • Business · $149 / month

    Plus $20 per extra seat a month. Videos up to 60 min and SSO.

What you can do

  • Stock and custom avatars
  • Translation with lip movement
  • Ad and course templates

Pros

  • Localizing one video into many languages is realistic
  • Cuts repetitive talking-head shoots
  • You translate one video into many languages without filming again

Limits and plans

  • The avatar look does not fit every ad
  • High price at scale

What it is good for

  • Academies, SaaS and enablement teams
  • UGC-style ads with a synthetic actor
  • Internal training
  • Presenter ads
  • A course in another language

How to get started with HeyGen

  1. Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
  2. It is easy: no previous knowledge needed.
  3. If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗

Alternatives to HeyGen

RunwayElevenLabsDescript

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Comparisons

HeyGen vs Synthesia

HeyGen: frequently asked questions

What is HeyGen for?

Talking avatars and video translation with lip-sync. Widely used for internal training and product ads.

Is HeyGen free?

It has a free version with limits. Free with 3 videos a month up to 1 minute. Creator $29 a month ($24 billed yearly), Pro $49 and Business $149 plus $20 per extra seat. Prices change: check the official site.

Which devices does HeyGen work on?

It works on Browser.

Is HeyGen hard to use?

It is easy: no previous knowledge needed.

What are the alternatives to HeyGen?

The closest are Runway, ElevenLabs and Descript. You can see them all on the alternatives to HeyGen page.