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HeyGen vs inreel

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

Verdict

HeyGen and inreel are both Video AI tools. HeyGen scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.3 out of 10). 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 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.

Choose inreel if

  • You want a tool built for animating old or family photos.
  • No subscription: pay per video from one-time credit packs starting at $9.99.
  • Simple workflow with no prompt writing: pick an effect and upload one photo.
Best for beginners
HeyGen
Best for business
HeyGen

Features

18 features compared.

  • AI Studio
    HeyGen
    Available
    inreel
    Not available
  • Avatars
    HeyGen
    Available
    inreel
    Not available
  • Video Translation
    HeyGen
    Available
    inreel
    Not available
  • Video Agent
    HeyGen
    Available
    inreel
    Not available
  • Multiple input types
    HeyGen
    Available
    inreel
    Not available
  • Voice cloning
    HeyGen
    Available
    inreel
    Not available
  • Interactive video and SCORM export
    HeyGen
    Available
    inreel
    Not available
  • Developer API
    HeyGen
    Available
    inreel
    Not available
  • Identity verification and moderation
    HeyGen
    Available
    inreel
    Not available
  • Effect library
    HeyGen
    Not available
    inreel
    Available
  • One-photo workflow
    HeyGen
    Not available
    inreel
    Available
  • Vertical output
    HeyGen
    Not available
    inreel
    Available
  • Photo animation and transformations
    HeyGen
    Not available
    inreel
    Available
  • Seasonal and greeting templates
    HeyGen
    Not available
    inreel
    Available
  • Pay-per-video credits
    HeyGen
    Not available
    inreel
    Available
  • Automatic credit refunds
    HeyGen
    Not available
    inreel
    Available
  • Private by default
    HeyGen
    Not available
    inreel
    Available
  • Purchase without an account
    HeyGen
    Not available
    inreel
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    HeyGen
    Freemium
    inreel
    Free trial
  • Free plan
    HeyGen
    Yes
    inreel
    Yes
  • Starting price
    HeyGen
    $0
    inreel
    $0
  • Plans
    HeyGen
    5 plans
    inreel
    4 plans

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

inreel plans

  • Free credits

    $0/one-time

    10 credits on Google sign-in, enough for one watermarked video

    • 10 credits once per eligible account
    • One video
    • Watermarked output

  • First take

    $9.99/one-time

    120 credits (100 plus 20 bonus) for about 12 videos

    • 120 credits
    • 12 videos at 10 credits each
    • No watermark on purchased credits

  • More possibilities

    $19.99/one-time

    280 credits for about 28 videos

    • 280 credits
    • 28 videos at 10 credits each
    • No watermark on purchased credits

  • Keep creating

    $29.99/one-time

    480 credits for about 48 videos

    • 480 credits
    • 48 videos at 10 credits each
    • No watermark on purchased credits

Our ratings

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

HeyGen
8.3overall
inreel
7.3overall

HeyGen leads in 0 categories and inreel in 0, with 1 tied.

  • Avatar Realism & Lip Sync

    HeyGen
    9.0
    inreel
    Not rated

  • Video Translation

    HeyGen
    9.0
    inreel
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Tied
    HeyGen
    8.5
    inreel
    8.5

  • Value for Money

    HeyGen
    7.0
    inreel
    Not rated

  • Developer & Team Features

    HeyGen
    8.0
    inreel
    Not rated

  • Effect Variety

    HeyGen
    Not rated
    inreel
    7.8

  • Output Quality & Length

    HeyGen
    Not rated
    inreel
    6.5

  • Pricing Clarity

    HeyGen
    Not rated
    inreel
    8.0

  • Control & Customization

    HeyGen
    Not rated
    inreel
    5.5

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

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

inreel

Pros

  • No subscription: pay per video from one-time credit packs starting at $9.99
  • Simple workflow with no prompt writing: pick an effect and upload one photo
  • Large library of about 97 effects, including seasonal and greeting templates
  • Failed generations return credits automatically
  • Videos are private by default and publishing is optional
  • Clear 7-day refund path if a paid result does not look like the person

Cons

  • Output is limited to 720p vertical 9:16 clips of 6 to 10 seconds
  • One video at a time; batch generation and in-app editing are not available
  • Free use is one watermarked video, and only with Google sign-in
  • Works best with one clear adult face; group, child and screenshot photos are not supported
  • Web only, with no mobile app or API
  • Operator and underlying AI video model are not named

Platforms

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

Integrations

HeyGen

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

inreel

No integrations listed.

Company

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

Frequently asked questions

Is HeyGen better than inreel?

It depends on your workflow. HeyGen is built for Avatar-presented training and explainer videos. inreel is built for animating old or family photos.

What are the key feature differences between HeyGen and inreel?

HeyGen: Create avatar videos from text and translate them into 175+ languages. inreel: Turn one photo into a short vertical video with ready-made effects. HeyGen is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does HeyGen or inreel have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, HeyGen or inreel?

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