AI video · head to head
HeyGen vs Synthesia
What each costs, whether there's a free plan, and what each is best for, from prices checked on their own sites.
| Fact |  HeyGen |  Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| From | $24/mo | $18/mo |
| Free plan | Yes · 3 videos/month, up to 1 minute each | Yes · 10 minutes of video/month, watermarked |
| Best for | AI avatar videos and video translation. | AI avatar videos for training and business communication. |
| Checked | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
The difference in short
- Synthesia costs less to start: $18/mo against $24/mo for HeyGen.
- Both have a free plan, trial or credit to start with.
HeyGen pricing
All about HeyGen| Plan | Price | Specs / includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 3 videos/month, 1 min max, Avatar IV access, 1 custom avatar | free |
| Creator | $24/mo | 600 credits/month; videos up to 30 min; 1080p; voice cloning; 175+ languages; credit rollover | billed annually ($288/yr). Monthly billing: $29/mo. |
| Pro | $41/mo | 1,000 credits/month; videos up to 30 min; 4K export; faster processing; customisable monthly usage | billed annually ($488/yr). Monthly billing: $49/mo. FAQ says Pro 'starts at $49/month and scales up to tiers with more credits' (higher tiers not read). |
| Business | $119/mo | 1,500 credits/month; videos up to 60 min; 5 custom avatars; SAML/SSO; SCORM export; team collaboration | billed annually ($1,428/yr), plus $20 per additional seat per month. Monthly billing: $149/mo + $20/seat/month (FAQ). |
Synthesia pricing
All about Synthesia| Plan | Price | Specs / includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free (shown as 'Basic') | Free | 10 min video/month, 500 credits/month, 9 avatars, watermark | free |
| Starter | $18/mo | 15,000 credits/year (1,250/month on monthly billing); video up to about 12 min/month (about 150 min/year) on top of the free allowance; 125+ avatars; no watermark; 1 editor + 3 guests | billed yearly ($216/yr). Monthly billing: $29/mo. Page estimates about 100 credits per video minute. |
| Pro (some page text calls it 'Creator') | $64/mo | 72,000 credits/year (6,000/month on monthly billing); video up to about 60 min/month (about 720 min/year) on top of the free allowance; 180+ avatars; 5 personal avatars; 1 editor + 5 guests | billed yearly ($768/yr). Monthly billing: $89/mo. Labelled 'Most popular'. |
| Enterprise | See site | Unlimited video minutes, custom credits, 240+ avatars, SAML/SSO, dedicated CSM | custom. Custom pricing; book a demo. |
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Which is cheaper, HeyGen or Synthesia?
Synthesia costs less to start: $18/mo against $24/mo for HeyGen. Prices checked Oct 17, 2026 on each company's own site.
Do HeyGen and Synthesia have a free plan?
HeyGen: Yes. 3 videos/month, up to 1 minute each. Synthesia: Yes. 10 minutes of video/month, watermarked.
What else should I compare with HeyGen and Synthesia?
Other AI video options we've checked: Runway ($12/mo), Descript ($16/mo).
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