Descript vs HeyGen: tool pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Descript edits video and audio by editing a transcript. Plans are priced per person and differ in media hours and AI credits.
HeyGen makes AI avatar and translated videos, billed in monthly credits.
Listed A to Z, from descript.com and heygen.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Free, Hobbyist, Creator, Business, Enterprise
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free, Hobbyist $16, Creator $24 and Business $50 per person per month billed annually, monthly prices, media hours and AI credits.
- Main price table
- Free, Creator, Pro, Business
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free 3 videos a month, Creator $29 (600 credits), Pro $49 (1,000 credits, 4K) and Business $149 a month.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Descript checked Nov 10, 2026, HeyGen checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Descript lists 5 entries (Free, Hobbyist, Creator, Business, Enterprise); HeyGen lists 4 (Free, Creator, Pro, Business).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Descript: Hobbyist $16, billed annually. HeyGen: Creator $29. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Descript: Free: $0. HeyGen: Free: $0.
- How prices are quoted. Descript: “Plans (per person per month)”. HeyGen: “Plans (monthly billing)”.
Descript plans and prices
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Media | AI credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 60 media minutes a month | |
| Hobbyist | $16 | $24 | 10 media hours | 400 |
| Creator | $24 | $35 | 30 media hours, 4K export | 800 |
| Business | $50 | $65 | 40 media hours | 1,500 |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
From descript.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Descript pricing.
HeyGen plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 watermarked videos a month, up to 1 minute each; 1 custom video avatar |
| Creator | $29 per month | 600 credits, 1080p, no HeyGen branding, credits roll over one month |
| Pro | $49 per month | 1,000 credits, 4K export |
| Business | $149 per month | Team plan |
From heygen.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: HeyGen pricing.
FAQ
How much does Descript cost?
Free, Hobbyist $16, Creator $24 and Business $50 per person per month billed annually, monthly prices, media hours and AI credits. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does HeyGen cost?
Free 3 videos a month, Creator $29 (600 credits), Pro $49 (1,000 credits, 4K) and Business $149 a month. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do Descript and HeyGen have a free option?
Descript: Free: $0. HeyGen: Free: $0.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Descript or HeyGen?
Lowest listed paid tier: Descript Hobbyist $16, billed annually; HeyGen Creator $29 (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Descript or HeyGen?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: descript.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and heygen.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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