Side-by-side comparison
HeyGen vs Synthesia
Plans, free tiers and API access for HeyGen and Synthesia, from each vendor's own pages. Last checked Oct 4, 2026.
The short answer
- Both HeyGen and Synthesia have an ongoing free plan.
Pricing and features
- Creator$29/mo
- Pro$49/mo
- Starter$29/mo
- Pro$89/mo
How to choose
HeyGen and Synthesia both make spokesperson-style videos without a studio, and both start paid pricing at $29 per month. HeyGen lists Creator at $29 and Pro at $49; Synthesia lists Starter at $29 and Pro at $89, billed monthly. Both have free tiers: HeyGen's Free plan limits avatar and export features, while Synthesia's Basic plan has limited credits, watermarked videos and share-link publishing. HeyGen is aimed at marketers and L&D teams, including multilingual variants. Synthesia is aimed at L&D, HR and marketing teams scaling localized video, and bills credits that cover video minutes, dubbing and surveys. On API, HeyGen documents developer docs generally, while Synthesia offers API access for enterprise customers on higher tiers.
- HeyGen: You want a lower second tier ($49 Pro) and API docs available for programmatic video generation.
- Synthesia: You are in L&D or HR and want credit-based billing for localized video, accepting API access only on higher tiers.
- Either: You want to test a free plan first, since both have one with limits.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, HeyGen or Synthesia?
HeyGen has the lower starting price ($29/mo versus $29/mo). Compare plans before choosing, since limits differ.
Is HeyGen free?
Free plan. Free plan at $0 per month with limited avatar and export features
Is Synthesia free?
Free plan. Basic plan is free with limited credits, watermarked videos, and share-link publishing.