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HeyGen vs Vellm

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

Verdict

HeyGen and Vellm are both Video AI tools. HeyGen scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by value for money. Only HeyGen has 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 Vellm if

  • You want a tool built for making a one-off trend video from a single photo.
  • Credit cost and photo requirements are shown before each generation.
  • Failed generations return the credits they used.
Best value
HeyGen
Best for beginners
Vellm
Best for business
HeyGen

Features

17 features compared.

  • AI Studio
    HeyGen
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Avatars
    HeyGen
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Video Translation
    HeyGen
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Video Agent
    HeyGen
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Multiple input types
    HeyGen
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Voice cloning
    HeyGen
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Interactive video and SCORM export
    HeyGen
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Developer API
    HeyGen
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Identity verification and moderation
    HeyGen
    Available
    Vellm
    Not available
  • Trend templates
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Remake a trending video
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Create studio
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Pet and people photos
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Credit-based pricing
    HeyGen
    Limited
    Vellm
    Available
  • Optional sound
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Guest checkout
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available
  • Seedance 2.5 generation
    HeyGen
    Not available
    Vellm
    Available

Limited means partial support or a paid add-on.

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    HeyGen
    Freemium
    Vellm
    Paid
  • Free plan
    HeyGen
    Yes
    Vellm
    No
  • Starting price
    HeyGen
    $0
    Vellm
    $4.49
  • Plans
    HeyGen
    5 plans
    Vellm
    6 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

Vellm plans

  • Single video

    $4.49/one-time

    One 50-credit video.

    • 50 credits
    • Credits do not expire

  • Try one

    $7.99/one-time

    100 credits, one 100-credit video or two 50-credit videos.

    • 100 credits
    • 1080p enhanced export included
    • Credits do not expire

  • Make a few

    Most popular

    $21.99/one-time

    300 credits.

    • 300 credits
    • 1080p enhanced export included
    • Credits do not expire

  • Keep creating

    $39.99/one-time

    600 credits.

    • 600 credits
    • 1080p enhanced export included
    • Credits do not expire

  • Monthly

    $20.99/month

    350 credits each month.

    • 350 credits per month
    • Unused credits roll over for one billing cycle
    • Cancel before next renewal

  • Creator

    $41.99/month

    700 credits each month.

    • 700 credits per month
    • Unused credits roll over for one billing cycle
    • Cancel before next renewal

Our ratings

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

HeyGen
8.3overall
Vellm
7.8overall

HeyGen leads in 1 category and Vellm in 0, with 1 tied.

  • Avatar Realism & Lip Sync

    HeyGen
    9.0
    Vellm
    Not rated

  • Video Translation

    HeyGen
    9.0
    Vellm
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Tied
    HeyGen
    8.5
    Vellm
    8.5

  • Value for Money

    HeyGen leads by 0.5
    HeyGen
    7.0
    Vellm
    6.5

  • Developer & Team Features

    HeyGen
    8.0
    Vellm
    Not rated

  • Video Quality

    HeyGen
    Not rated
    Vellm
    7.5

  • Template Variety

    HeyGen
    Not rated
    Vellm
    8.0

  • Pricing Clarity

    HeyGen
    Not rated
    Vellm
    8.5

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

Vellm

Pros

  • Credit cost and photo requirements are shown before each generation
  • Failed generations return the credits they used
  • One-time packs with non-expiring credits and no account needed
  • Clear disclosure of the underlying model and operator
  • Large template library, with 119 templates listed in its llms.txt file

Cons

  • No free tier or free trial
  • Single 50-credit video costs $4.49, which adds up for frequent use
  • Original trending sound is not licensed for public posts
  • Some template covers are AI illustrations, so results can differ from previews

Platforms

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

Integrations

HeyGen

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

Vellm

No integrations listed.

Company

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

Frequently asked questions

Is HeyGen better than Vellm?

It depends on your workflow. HeyGen is built for Avatar-presented training and explainer videos. Vellm is built for making a one-off trend video from a single photo.

What are the key feature differences between HeyGen and Vellm?

HeyGen: Create avatar videos from text and translate them into 175+ languages. Vellm: Remake trending TikTok and Reels videos with your own photos using AI templates. HeyGen is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does HeyGen or Vellm have a free plan?

HeyGen has a free plan or trial; Vellm is paid only.

Which is cheaper, HeyGen or Vellm?

HeyGen starts at $0 and Vellm starts at $4.49. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.