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Captions vs HeyGen

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

Captions and HeyGen are both Video AI tools. HeyGen scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.6 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only HeyGen is available on Android and CLI.

Best overall

HeyGen

  • Marketing teams
  • Corporate training and L&D teams
  • Sales teams
  • Content creators

Choose Captions if

  • You want a tool built for fast short-form video editing, auto-captioning, and AI avatar or digital twin videos for ads and social posts.
  • Chat-based editing lets users change a video with text prompts, with hand controls still available.
  • Captions and subtitles in 100+ languages with 100+ caption styles.

Choose HeyGen if

  • You want a tool built for Avatar-presented training and explainer videos.
  • Free plan with no time limit, though capped at 3 videos a month.
  • Video Translation with voice preservation and lip-sync in 175+ languages.
Best for beginners
Captions
Best for business
Captions

Features

17 features compared.

  • AI Edit
    Captions
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Chat-Based Editor
    Captions
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Automatic Captions
    Captions
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • AI Avatars & Digital Twins
    Captions
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Text-to-Video Generation
    Captions
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Cleanup Tools
    Captions
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Long Video to Clips
    Captions
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Music & Sound Effects
    Captions
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • AI Studio
    Captions
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Avatars
    Captions
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Video Translation
    Captions
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Video Agent
    Captions
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Multiple input types
    Captions
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Voice cloning
    Captions
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Interactive video and SCORM export
    Captions
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Developer API
    Captions
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Identity verification and moderation
    Captions
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Captions
    Freemium
    HeyGen
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Captions
    Yes
    HeyGen
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Captions
    $0
    HeyGen
    $0
  • Plans
    Captions
    6 plans
    HeyGen
    5 plans

Captions plans

  • Free

    $0

    Limited feature set, no AI credits

    • Core editing and captions
    • no AI usage credits

  • Max

    Most popular

    $24.99/month

    Individual creators wanting AI video generation

    • 500 credits/month
    • AI Edit styles
    • AI-produced full videos
    • digital twins
    • chat-based editor
    • long-video-to-clips

  • Frontier

    $69.99/month

    Heavier usage and the most advanced generative models

    • 1,400 credits/month
    • everything in Max
    • access to the most advanced generative models

  • Frontier 2x

    $139.99/month

    Double the Frontier usage tier

    • 2,800 credits/month
    • same features as Frontier

  • Frontier 4x

    $279.99/month

    Highest self-serve usage tier

    • 5,600 credits/month
    • same features as Frontier

  • Enterprise

    Custom/contact sales

    Teams needing volume and support

    • Bulk credit discounts
    • custom seats
    • dedicated account management
    • training data exclusion
    • onboarding

HeyGen plans

  • Free

    $0

    3 videos per month, up to 1 minute each

    • 1 custom avatar
    • 500+ stock avatars
    • 30+ languages
    • Up to 3 Photo Avatars
    • 1 voice clone
    • Standard processing

  • Creator

    Most popular

    $29/month

    600 credits per month, videos up to 30 minutes

    • Watermark removal
    • Unlimited Photo Avatars
    • Voice cloning
    • 175+ languages and dialects
    • Credit rollover
    • 700+ stock avatars
    • Fast processing

  • Pro

    $49/month

    From 1,000 credits per month, videos up to 30 minutes

    • Everything in Creator
    • 4K export
    • Faster processing
    • Customizable monthly usage
    • All advanced AI models
    • Editing of translated scripts

  • Business

    $149/month

    1,500 credits per month plus $20 per extra seat, videos up to 60 minutes

    • Team seats
    • Workspace collaboration
    • SAML/SSO
    • Centralized billing
    • 5+ custom avatars
    • Interactive video
    • SCORM export
    • LMS integrations
    • Credit packs or auto-reload

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Contact sales

    • No maximum video length
    • SCIM provisioning
    • MFA
    • Invoice billing
    • Priority support
    • Dedicated customer success manager
    • Custom onboarding

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Captions
7.6overall
HeyGen
8.3overall

Captions leads in 0 categories and HeyGen in 0, with 2 tied.

  • Ease of Use

    Tied
    Captions
    8.5
    HeyGen
    8.5

  • Feature Depth

    Captions
    8.0
    HeyGen
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Tied
    Captions
    7.0
    HeyGen
    7.0

  • Performance & Speed

    Captions
    7.5
    HeyGen
    Not rated

  • Documentation & Support

    Captions
    7.0
    HeyGen
    Not rated

  • Avatar Realism & Lip Sync

    Captions
    Not rated
    HeyGen
    9.0

  • Video Translation

    Captions
    Not rated
    HeyGen
    9.0

  • Developer & Team Features

    Captions
    Not rated
    HeyGen
    8.0

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Captions

Pros

  • Chat-based editing lets users change a video with text prompts, with hand controls still available.
  • Captions and subtitles in 100+ languages with 100+ caption styles.
  • Combines editing and generation: AI avatars, digital twins and text-to-video in one app.
  • Credits roll over up to 3x the monthly allowance.
  • API available for developers who want captioning or generation in their own products.

Cons

  • Published prices are iOS prices only; web pricing and the annual discount are not listed.
  • The free plan includes no AI credits, so generative features need a paid plan starting at $24.99/month.
  • No confirmed Android app or desktop app; availability is web and iOS.
  • Top self-serve tiers are expensive ($139.99 and $279.99 per month).

HeyGen

Pros

  • Free plan with no time limit, though capped at 3 videos a month
  • Video Translation with voice preservation and lip-sync in 175+ languages
  • Text-based editor with Brand Kit, captions and multi-user editing
  • Custom avatars and voice cloning on every plan, including Free
  • Public API with CLI and MCP server, and iOS and Android apps
  • Business plan adds SAML/SSO, SCORM export and LMS integrations

Cons

  • Free plan limits videos to 1 minute and 3 per month
  • 4K export and advanced AI models need Pro at $49 per month or higher
  • Credit-based pricing makes the cost of a video depend on model, length and complexity
  • Business starts at $149 per month plus $20 for each extra seat
  • Android app is stated as available in the U.S. only

Platforms

  • Web
    Captions
    Supported
    HeyGen
    Supported
  • Windows
    Captions
    Not supported
    HeyGen
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Captions
    Not supported
    HeyGen
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Captions
    Supported
    HeyGen
    Supported
  • Android
    Captions
    Not supported
    HeyGen
    Supported
  • API
    Captions
    Supported
    HeyGen
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Captions
    Not supported
    HeyGen
    Not supported
  • CLI
    Captions
    Not supported
    HeyGen
    Supported

Integrations

Captions

No integrations listed.

HeyGen

5 integrations
  • ChatGPT
  • Zapier
  • Make
  • n8n
  • HubSpot

Company

  • Company
    Captions
    Mirage (NOCAP, Inc.)
    HeyGen
    HeyGen
  • Founded
    Captions
    2021
    HeyGen
    2020
  • Headquarters
    Captions
    New York City, NY
    HeyGen
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Monthly users
    Captions
    20M
    HeyGen
    30M+
  • Listing
    Captions
    Claimed
    HeyGen
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Captions better than HeyGen?

It depends on your workflow. Captions is built for fast short-form video editing, auto-captioning, and AI avatar or digital twin videos for ads and social posts. HeyGen is built for Avatar-presented training and explainer videos.

What are the key feature differences between Captions and HeyGen?

Captions: AI video editor that turns raw footage and prompts into finished, captioned videos. HeyGen: Create avatar videos from text and translate them into 175+ languages. HeyGen is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Captions or HeyGen have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Captions is freemium and HeyGen is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Captions or HeyGen?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.