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Synthesia vs HeyGen
The two biggest AI avatar platforms. Synthesia leans toward enterprise training; HeyGen leans toward creators and marketers.
| Synthesia | HeyGen | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free plan | Free plan |
| Paid from | $19/mo | $29/mo |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
| Categories | AI avatars, Dubbing & translation | AI avatars, Dubbing & translation |
| Last verified | Oct 20, 2026, 5 PM ET | Oct 20, 2026, 5 PM ET |
| Pricing status | Verified | Verified |
Key differences
- Entry paid plan: Synthesia Starter is $19/mo with monthly billing ($14/mo billed yearly); HeyGen Creator is $29/mo ($24/mo billed annually).
- Both free plans add a watermark. Synthesia Basic includes 500 credits a month; HeyGen Free allows 3 videos a month, up to 1 minute each.
- HeyGen Pro (from $49/mo) adds 4K export. Synthesia Pro ($89/mo monthly, $59/mo yearly) adds 5 personal avatars and interactive videos.
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Synthesia plans
| Plan | Monthly billing | Billed yearly (per mo) | What the page lists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | — | 500 credits/mo; watermark |
| Starter | $19/mo | $14/mo | 1,250 credits/mo monthly or 15,000 credits/yr yearly |
| Pro | $89/mo | $59/mo | 6,000 credits/mo monthly or 72,000 credits/yr yearly; 5 personal avatars |
| Enterprise | — | — | Custom |
Source: www.synthesia.io/pricing, checked . Both monthly and yearly toggles captured.
HeyGen plans
| Plan | Monthly billing | Billed yearly (per mo) | What the page lists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — | 3 videos/mo, watermarked, up to 1 min each |
| Creator | $29/mo | $24/mo | 600 credits; 1080p; removes HeyGen branding |
| Pro | $49/mo | — | From $49/mo; 1,000 credits; 4K export |
| Business | $149/mo | — | $149/mo plus $20/seat/mo (per pricing FAQ) |
Source: www.heygen.com/pricing, checked . Creator annual rate and Business price come from the FAQ on the official pricing page.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Synthesia or HeyGen?
On monthly billing, Synthesia Starter ($19/mo) costs less than HeyGen Creator ($29/mo). On annual billing it's $14/mo vs $24/mo.