HeyGen vs Synthesia: AI avatar video pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-08 · listed A to Z, not ranked
HeyGen and Synthesia both make AI avatar videos and both now meter usage with credits. Plan names and credit amounts differ, so compare the credits you get, not just the price.
Listed A to Z, from heygen.com/pricing and synthesia.io/pricing on Nov 8, 2026. Credits are each vendor’s own unit and are not equivalent across the two.
- Free plan
- $0: 3 watermarked videos a month, up to 1 minute each
- Entry paid plan
- Creator $29/mo ($24/mo annually), 600 credits, 1080p, no HeyGen branding
- Pro plan
- Pro from $49/mo with 1,000 credits; tiers up to 100,000 credits at $4,300/mo; 4K export
- Team / business
- Business $149/mo plus $20/seat/month
- Free plan
- Basic $0: 500 credits/month
- Entry paid plan
- Starter $19/mo ($9 first month), 1,250 credits/month; $14/mo billed yearly
- Pro plan
- Pro $89/mo ($49 first month), 6,000 credits/month; $59/mo billed yearly
- Team / business
- Enterprise: contact sales
How we checked: Monthly-billing prices in USD as shown on each official page on Nov 8, 2026, including any first-month offer shown. Confirm with each provider before you buy.
Notes
- Synthesia lists its Express-1 Studio avatar as a paid add-on at $1,000 per year for annual plans.
- HeyGen lists credit rollover on paid plans; check the page for the exact terms.
FAQ
Is HeyGen or Synthesia free?
Both have a free plan: HeyGen Free allows 3 watermarked videos a month up to 1 minute; Synthesia Basic includes 500 credits a month (official pages, Nov 8, 2026).
How much is HeyGen Creator vs Synthesia Starter?
HeyGen Creator is $29 per month ($24 billed annually) with 600 credits. Synthesia Starter is $19 per month after a $9 first month, or $14 per month billed yearly, with 1,250 credits a month.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-08)
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