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HeyGen vs Melyx AI

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

Verdict

HeyGen is listed under Video AI and Melyx AI under Audio & Speech AI. HeyGen scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 6.7 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 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 Melyx AI if

  • You want a tool built for producing background music or short songs with custom lyrics for videos, podcasts and ads without music skills.
  • Simple studio with text, custom-lyrics and instrumental modes.
  • Two variations per 10-credit request.
Best for beginners
Melyx AI
Best for business
HeyGen

Features

17 features compared.

  • AI Studio
    HeyGen
    Available
    Melyx AI
    Not available
  • Avatars
    HeyGen
    Available
    Melyx AI
    Not available
  • Video Translation
    HeyGen
    Available
    Melyx AI
    Not available
  • Video Agent
    HeyGen
    Available
    Melyx AI
    Not available
  • Multiple input types
    HeyGen
    Available
    Melyx AI
    Not available
  • Voice cloning
    HeyGen
    Available
    Melyx AI
    Not available
  • Interactive video and SCORM export
    HeyGen
    Available
    Melyx AI
    Not available
  • Developer API
    HeyGen
    Available
    Melyx AI
    Not available
  • Identity verification and moderation
    HeyGen
    Available
    Melyx AI
    Not available
  • Text-to-music
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Melyx AI
    Available
  • Custom lyrics and styles
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Melyx AI
    Available
  • Instrumental mode
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Melyx AI
    Available
  • Two variations per request
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Melyx AI
    Available
  • Fast generation
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Melyx AI
    Available
  • Commercial use rights
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Melyx AI
    Available
  • Asset library
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Melyx AI
    Available
  • Failed-task refunds
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Melyx AI
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    HeyGen
    Freemium
    Melyx AI
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    HeyGen
    Yes
    Melyx AI
    Yes
  • Starting price
    HeyGen
    $0
    Melyx AI
    $19.9
  • Plans
    HeyGen
    5 plans
    Melyx AI
    3 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

Melyx AI plans

  • Basic

    $19.9/month

    1,000 credits per month.

    • 1,000 credits/month
    • Unlimited downloads per day
    • Commercial use
    • Faster generation speed
    • Priority support

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $39.9/month

    2,500 credits per month. Highlighted as popular by the site.

    • 2,500 credits/month
    • Unlimited downloads per day
    • Commercial use
    • Faster generation speed
    • Priority support

  • Max

    $99.9/month

    6,500 credits per month.

    • 6,500 credits/month
    • Unlimited downloads per day
    • Commercial use
    • Faster generation speed
    • Priority support

Our ratings

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

HeyGen
8.3overall
Melyx AI
6.7overall

HeyGen leads in 1 category and Melyx AI in 0.

  • Avatar Realism & Lip Sync

    HeyGen
    9.0
    Melyx AI
    Not rated

  • Video Translation

    HeyGen
    9.0
    Melyx AI
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    HeyGen leads by 0.5
    HeyGen
    8.5
    Melyx AI
    8.0

  • Value for Money

    HeyGen
    7.0
    Melyx AI
    Not rated

  • Developer & Team Features

    HeyGen
    8.0
    Melyx AI
    Not rated

  • Feature Breadth

    HeyGen
    Not rated
    Melyx AI
    6.5

  • Pricing Clarity

    HeyGen
    Not rated
    Melyx AI
    6.3

  • Output Quality

    HeyGen
    Not rated
    Melyx AI
    7.0

  • Transparency

    HeyGen
    Not rated
    Melyx AI
    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

Melyx AI

Pros

  • Simple studio with text, custom-lyrics and instrumental modes
  • Two variations per 10-credit request
  • Free credits to try before paying
  • Failed tasks are refunded automatically
  • Monthly list prices and add-on pack prices are published

Cons

  • The underlying music model is not named
  • The operating company is not publicly disclosed; the footer and terms name only "Melyx AI"
  • The pricing page opens on the Yearly tab with a "Flash Sale 50%" label and "Billed Annually" shown next to the monthly rate, which makes the monthly cost unclear
  • Pricing FAQ (3 days) and refund policy (14 days) disagree on the refund window
  • Subscription credits do not roll over, and add-on packs are for subscribers only
  • Extension, stems, music video and remix features are only announced; no API or mobile app

Platforms

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

Integrations

HeyGen

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

Melyx AI

No integrations listed.

Company

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

Frequently asked questions

Is HeyGen better than Melyx AI?

It depends on your workflow. HeyGen is built for Avatar-presented training and explainer videos. Melyx AI is built for producing background music or short songs with custom lyrics for videos, podcasts and ads without music skills.

What are the key feature differences between HeyGen and Melyx AI?

HeyGen: Create avatar videos from text and translate them into 175+ languages. Melyx AI: AI music generator that turns text prompts and lyrics into two original songs. HeyGen is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does HeyGen or Melyx AI have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, HeyGen or Melyx AI?

HeyGen starts at $0 and Melyx AI starts at $19.9. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.