HeyGen vs Synthesia
- Both have a free plan; the limits differ (below).
| Detail |  HeyGen |  Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI avatar videos from a script, plus video translation with voice cloning and lip sync. | Enterprise grade script to presenter video with stock or personal avatars and dubbing. |
| Best for | Marketers making avatar and localized videos | Corporate training, L&D, internal comms |
| Free | 3 videos/ | 10 free minutes/ |
| Cheapest paid | $29 a month, $24 billed yearly | $29 a month, $18 billed yearly |
| Billing | Credits | Credits |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Not stated | Not stated |
| Free plan watermark | Not stated on their site | Yes Source |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Visit | Visit HeyGen HeyGen (opens the tool's site) | Visit Synthesia Synthesia (opens the tool's site) |
HeyGen plans
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Not listed | per user | 3 videos/mo; up to 1 min; 1 custom avatar; 1 voice clone |
| Creator | $29 | $24 | per user | 600 credits/mo; videos up to 30 min; 1080p; credit rollover |
| Pro | $49 | Not listed | per user | 1,000 credits/mo; videos up to 30 min; 4K export |
| Business | $149 | Not listed | per workspace (+$20/extra seat/mo) | 1,500 credits/mo; videos up to 60 min; 4K; 5 custom avatars |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Not listed | custom | contact sales |
From HeyGen's pricing page, checked . Full HeyGen listing
Synthesia plans
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (Free) | Free | $0 | 1 editor, 500 credits/mo | 10 min video/mo; 9 stock avatars; watermark; no MP4 download |
| Starter | $29 | $18 | 1 editor + 3 guests, 1,250 credits/mo | ~12 min video/mo; 125+ avatars; downloads |
| Pro | $89 | $64 | 1 editor + 5 guests, 6,000 credits/mo | ~60 min video/mo; 180+ avatars; 5 personal avatars; interactive video. Higher credit tiers: 12k $176, 24k $347, 36k $514, 48k $676 /mo |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Not listed | custom | contact sales |
From Synthesia's pricing page, checked . Full Synthesia listing
We don't declare a winner: the right one depends on what you'll use it for and how much. Every fact above is from each tool's own pages; we earn a commission from neither of them.