Cyanvid vs HeyGen

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

Cyanvid logo

Cyanvid

Credit-based AI video studio for text-to-video and image-to-video across seven models

Freemium

Verdict

Cyanvid and HeyGen are both Video AI tools. HeyGen scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.6 out of 10), led by ease of use. Both have a free plan or trial. Only HeyGen is available on iOS, Android and CLI and offers an API.

Best overall

HeyGen

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

Choose Cyanvid if

  • You want a tool built for short vertical clips for TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
  • Seven video models from several providers in one account, including Veo 3.1 and Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro.
  • Exact credit quote shown before each generation.

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
Cyanvid
Best for business
HeyGen

Features

18 features compared.

  • Text to video
    Cyanvid
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Image to video
    Cyanvid
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Seven video models
    Cyanvid
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Text to image
    Cyanvid
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Upfront credit quote
    Cyanvid
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Vertical framing
    Cyanvid
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Prompt builder and templates
    Cyanvid
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Failed-job refunds
    Cyanvid
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • Watermark-free private downloads
    Cyanvid
    Available
    HeyGen
    Not available
  • AI Studio
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Avatars
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Video Translation
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Video Agent
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Multiple input types
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Voice cloning
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Interactive video and SCORM export
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Developer API
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available
  • Identity verification and moderation
    Cyanvid
    Not available
    HeyGen
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Cyanvid
    Freemium
    HeyGen
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Cyanvid
    Yes
    HeyGen
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Cyanvid
    $0
    HeyGen
    $0
  • Plans
    Cyanvid
    3 plans
    HeyGen
    5 plans

Cyanvid plans

  • Free

    $0

    8 welcome credits after sign-up, enough for up to 4 entry-model clips.

    • 8 welcome credits
    • Up to 4 Wan 2.2 videos
    • 720p MP4 downloads
    • No watermark
    • Private results
  • Max

    $9.90/month

    100 credits per month, up to about 50 entry-model clips.

    • 100 credits/month
    • Up to 50 Wan 2.2 videos
    • Failed generations refunded
    • No watermark
  • Pro

    $29.90/month

    400 credits per month, up to about 200 entry-model clips.

    • 400 credits/month
    • Up to 200 Wan 2.2 videos
    • Failed generations refunded
    • No watermark

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.

Cyanvid
7.6overall
HeyGen
8.3overall

Cyanvid leads in 0 categories and HeyGen in 1.

  • Video Quality

    Cyanvid
    7.5
    HeyGen
    Not rated
  • Model Variety

    Cyanvid
    8.0
    HeyGen
    Not rated
  • Ease of Use

    HeyGen leads by 0.5
    Cyanvid
    8.0
    HeyGen
    8.5
  • Pricing Clarity

    Cyanvid
    8.5
    HeyGen
    Not rated
  • Feature Depth

    Cyanvid
    6.0
    HeyGen
    Not rated
  • Avatar Realism & Lip Sync

    Cyanvid
    Not rated
    HeyGen
    9.0
  • Video Translation

    Cyanvid
    Not rated
    HeyGen
    9.0
  • Value for Money

    Cyanvid
    Not rated
    HeyGen
    7.0
  • Developer & Team Features

    Cyanvid
    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

Cyanvid

Pros

  • Seven video models from several providers in one account, including Veo 3.1 and Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro
  • Exact credit quote shown before each generation
  • Low entry price: $9.90 per month for 100 credits
  • No watermark on any plan, including the free tier
  • Credits are refunded automatically on failed generations

Cons

  • Credits expire monthly and do not roll over
  • Premium models are expensive in credits: a 50-credit Seedance 2.5 clip uses half of the Max plan's monthly allowance
  • No built-in editor, captions, face swap, lip sync or audio-to-video
  • Clips are limited to 5 or 6 seconds and mostly 720p
  • Legal entity and location are not disclosed, and the domain was registered in October 2026

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

Integrations

Cyanvid

No integrations listed.

HeyGen

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

Company

  • Company
    Cyanvid
    Not listed
    HeyGen
    HeyGen
  • Founded
    Cyanvid
    Not listed
    HeyGen
    2020
  • Headquarters
    Cyanvid
    Not listed
    HeyGen
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Monthly users
    Cyanvid
    Not listed
    HeyGen
    30M+
  • Listing
    Cyanvid
    Not claimed
    HeyGen
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Cyanvid better than HeyGen?

It depends on your workflow. Cyanvid is built for short vertical clips for TikTok and YouTube Shorts. HeyGen is built for Avatar-presented training and explainer videos.

What are the key feature differences between Cyanvid and HeyGen?

Cyanvid: Credit-based AI video studio for text-to-video and image-to-video across seven models. HeyGen: Create avatar videos from text and translate them into 175+ languages. HeyGen is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Cyanvid or HeyGen have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Cyanvid or HeyGen?

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