# ElevenLabs vs HeyGen

> ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models
> HeyGen: Create avatar videos from text and translate them into 175+ languages

- ElevenLabs profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/elevenlabs
- HeyGen profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/heygen
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/elevenlabs-vs-heygen
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

ElevenLabs is listed under Audio & Speech AI and HeyGen under Video AI. ElevenLabs scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (9.1 vs 8.3 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only HeyGen is available on CLI.

### Choose ElevenLabs if

- You want a tool built for Voiceovers, audiobook narration, video dubbing, voice cloning, and real-time voice agents.
- Broad product range in one account: text-to-speech, speech-to-text, cloning, dubbing, sound effects, music and agents.
- Language coverage of 90+ languages on Eleven v4 and Scribe v2.

### 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.

## Pricing

| | ElevenLabs | HeyGen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | ElevenLabs | HeyGen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text to Speech | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice Cloning | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Design | Yes | Not listed |
| Speech to Text (Scribe) | Yes | Not listed |
| Dubbing Studio | Yes | Not listed |
| Sound Effects and Music | Yes | Not listed |
| ElevenAgents | Yes | Not listed |
| API and SDKs | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Studio | Not listed | Yes |
| Avatars | Not listed | Yes |
| Video Translation | Not listed | Yes |
| Video Agent | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiple input types | Not listed | Yes |
| Voice cloning | Yes | Yes |
| Interactive video and SCORM export | Not listed | Yes |
| Developer API | Not listed | Yes |
| Identity verification and moderation | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | ElevenLabs | HeyGen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | No | Yes |

## ElevenLabs strengths

- Broad product range in one account: text-to-speech, speech-to-text, cloning, dubbing, sound effects, music and agents
- Language coverage of 90+ languages on Eleven v4 and Scribe v2
- Low-latency models: Flash v2.5 at about 75 ms and Eleven v4 Turbo at about 100 ms median
- Free plan with 10,000 credits per month for testing
- Official SDKs for Python and TypeScript, plus mobile and React SDKs for agents

## ElevenLabs limitations

- Credits are consumed quickly on long-form work; the Starter plan's 30,000 credits is about 30 minutes of text-to-speech
- The Free plan has no commercial license and needs attribution when published
- Professional Voice Cloning requires Creator ($22 per month) or higher
- Plan structure is complex, with credits, concurrency limits and different per-model API rates

## HeyGen strengths

- 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

## HeyGen limitations

- 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

## FAQ

**Is ElevenLabs better than HeyGen?**

It depends on your workflow. ElevenLabs is built for Voiceovers, audiobook narration, video dubbing, voice cloning, and real-time voice agents. HeyGen is built for Avatar-presented training and explainer videos.

**What are the key feature differences between ElevenLabs and HeyGen?**

ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models. HeyGen: Create avatar videos from text and translate them into 175+ languages. HeyGen is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

**Does ElevenLabs or HeyGen have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, ElevenLabs or HeyGen?**

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