HeyGen

Editor reviewed

Create avatar videos from text and translate them into 175+ languages

4.0(1 review)Freemiumheygen.comUpdated 20 Oct 2026

About HeyGen

HeyGen is an AI video platform that turns scripts, prompts, slides and uploaded footage into videos presented by AI avatars. Users pick a stock avatar or create a custom one (custom avatars require on-camera identity verification), write or paste a script in a text-based editor, choose a voice, and render the video. It also offers Video Translation, which converts an uploaded file or YouTube link into another language while keeping the speaker's voice and syncing the lips, in 175+ languages and dialects.

Best for

Avatar-presented training and explainer videos
Localizing existing videos into other languages
Personalized sales and marketing videos
Corporate training and onboarding: Build training videos with an avatar presenter and export to an LMS using SCORM.
Video localization: Translate existing videos into other languages while keeping the speaker's voice and syncing the lips.
Sales outreach and marketing: Produce personalized or multilingual product videos and ads without filming.
Product explainers from documents: Turn slides or PDFs into narrated videos.
Developer-built video workflows: Generate videos programmatically through the API, CLI or MCP server.

Not ideal for

Cinematic or non-presenter video generation
Users who need unlimited video on a low fixed price

Popular with

Marketing teams
Corporate training and L&D teams
Sales teams
Content creators
Enterprise teams
Developers

Screenshots

Key features

AI Studio
Avatars
Video Translation
Video Agent
Multiple input types
Voice cloning
Interactive video and SCORM export
Developer API
Identity verification and moderation

Pros and cons

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

Pricing

Plans as listed by the vendor on 20 Oct 2026. Check their site for current prices.

See heygen.com

Free

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

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.

8.3overall

Avatar Realism & Lip Sync: 9.0
Video Translation: 9.0
Ease of Use: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.0
Developer & Team Features: 8.0

Platforms and integrations

Available on

Web
iOS
Android
API
CLI

Works with

ChatGPT
Zapier
Make
n8n
HubSpot

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Release history

Interactive AvatarAug 8, 2026
Real-time Interactive Avatar
Sub-second latency avatar video conversations.
- Interactive avatar
- Sub-1s latency

Reviews

4.0

Based on 1 review

Yan Gao
2026-11-05
4 out of 5
Strong avatar and talking-head video tool for marketing and explainers. Voice sync and templates make short promo videos fast. Less suited for photo-to-video effects, but polished for presenter-style content and easy for non-editors.

Frequently asked questions

Is HeyGen free to use?

Yes, there is a permanent Free plan with 3 videos per month, a 1-minute maximum length, standard processing and 1 custom avatar. Paid plans start at $29 per month for Creator.

Can I create a custom avatar of myself on HeyGen?

Yes. Custom avatars are available on every plan, with 1 on Free and 5 or more on Business. HeyGen requires on-camera identity verification before a custom avatar is created.

How many languages does HeyGen support?

HeyGen lists 175+ languages and dialects for translation, voice cloning and lip-sync. The Free plan lists 30+ languages.

How do HeyGen credits work?

Paid plans include a monthly credit allowance that is spent on videos and other assets. Usage depends on the AI model, video length and complexity. Monthly subscribers' unused credits roll over for one more month, and annual subscribers' credits accumulate until renewal.

Does HeyGen have an API?

Yes. HeyGen for Developers offers an API for avatars, voices, Video Agent, translation and lip-sync, plus a CLI and an MCP server. API pricing is separate from the app plans.

Does HeyGen have a mobile app?

Yes. There is an iOS app, HeyGen: AI Video Generator, on the App Store, and HeyGen's November 2025 release notes say the app is officially available on Android in the U.S.