HeyGen review

What HeyGen is

HeyGen is an AI video platform that turns a script into a video presented by a realistic AI avatar. You can choose from hundreds of stock avatars or create a custom avatar of yourself from a short clip or reference image, clone your voice and translate videos into more than 175 languages and dialects.

HeyGen says more than 100,000 businesses use it to create, localize and scale video without cameras or crews. In June 2026 it announced $200M in annual recurring revenue and more than 30 million users across 196 countries.

Key features

Avatar IV

HeyGen’s most realistic avatar model, available on every plan (extended on paid plans).

Custom and photo avatars

Create a video avatar of yourself; paid plans add unlimited photo avatars, and Business includes 5 custom video avatars.

Voice cloning and translation

Clone your voice and translate videos, with script editing and proofreading on Pro.

Inputs

Generate from text, images, stock media or audio, with templates for explainers.

Team and training tools

Workspace collaboration, commenting, interactive video, SCORM export and LMS integrations on Business.

Pricing breakdown

From heygen.com/pricing (monthly billing), checked October 16, 2026.

Plan	Price	Credits	Highlights
Free	$0	—	3 videos/mo, 1 min max, Avatar IV
Creator	$29/mo	600	30 min videos, 1080p, no watermark, voice cloning
Pro	$49/mo	1,000	4K, faster processing, all advanced models
Business	$149/mo	1,500	60 min videos, SSO, SCORM, $20 per extra seat
Enterprise	Custom	Custom	Advanced security and support

Yearly billing is also available; Creator includes credit rollovers.

Best use cases

• Corporate training: produce consistent onboarding modules and export them to your LMS.
• Marketing: create product explainers without a film shoot.
• Localization: translate one video into many languages.
• Sales: send personalized avatar videos at scale.

How to get started

1. Sign up free at heygen.com.
2. Pick a stock avatar or record a short clip to create your own.
3. Paste your script and choose a voice and language.
4. Generate a short test video.
5. Upgrade to Creator for longer videos without a watermark.

Tips and tricks

• Write for the ear: short sentences and natural pauses sound better.
• Record your avatar clip in good, even lighting with a clean background.
• Proofread translations with a native speaker for important videos.
• Only create avatars of people who have given consent.

Example script opener:

Hi, I’m Maya from the People team. In the next three minutes, you’ll learn how to book time off, where to find your benefits, and who to ask when you get stuck.

Pros and cons

👍 Pros

• Very realistic avatars
• Translation into 175+ languages and dialects
• Free plan to test
• Strong team and LMS features on Business
• Integrations with n8n, Make, HubSpot and Zapier

👎 Cons

• Credits can run out quickly on long videos
• 4K requires Pro or higher
• Avatar videos can still feel artificial to some viewers
• Consent and likeness rules require care

Who should (and shouldn't) use HeyGen

✅ A good fit if you…

• Produce training or explainer videos regularly
• Need to localize videos into many languages
• Want a presenter without filming

⛔ Look elsewhere if you…

• Need cinematic generative video (consider Runway or Kling)
• Edit filmed footage (consider Descript or CapCut)
• Only need voiceovers (consider ElevenLabs or Murf)

HeyGen alternatives

• Synthesia — Create training and business videos with AI avatars, dubbing, roleplays and surveys. (from $29/mo billed monthly (Starter))
• Descript — Edit audio and video by editing the transcript, with an AI co-editor called Underlord. (from $16/person/mo billed annually (Hobbyist))
• ElevenLabs — Lifelike AI voices for text to speech, voice cloning, dubbing, music, sound effects and conversational voice agents. (from $6/mo (Starter); Creator $22)
• invideo AI — AI video creation platform with frontier image and video models and agents, priced by credits per seat. (from $10/seat/mo billed annually (Starter); $20 monthly)
• Runway — AI creative suite for video, images and audio with Gen-4.5 and models from other labs. (from $12/mo billed annually (Standard))

FAQ

Is HeyGen free?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 videos per month up to 1 minute long, Avatar IV access, 500+ stock avatars, 1 custom video avatar and 30+ languages.

How much does HeyGen cost?

Creator is $29 per month, Pro is $49 per month and Business is $149 per month on monthly billing. Yearly billing is also offered. Enterprise is custom.

Can HeyGen clone my voice?

Yes. Voice cloning is included from the Creator plan.

How many languages does HeyGen support?

Paid plans support 175+ languages and dialects; the free plan includes 30+ languages.

Can HeyGen videos be used in an LMS?

Yes. The Business plan adds SCORM export, LMS integrations and interactive video features like quizzes and links.

Sources

This is an editorial review based on research of official HeyGen pages and documentation, not hands-on benchmark testing. Prices are in USD and were checked on October 16, 2026; vendors change plans often, so confirm on the official pricing page before buying.

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