HeyGen vs Synthesia

Side-by-side: ai avatars vs ai avatars. Pricing and plan details verified daily. Scroll down for the per-plan breakdown or take the 4-question quiz to see which one fits your workflow.

Our pick
AI Avatars

HeyGen

All-in-one AI avatars: script, voice, face, captions, export. Zero recording.

Starting price
Free
(Free)
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What each one covers

Both cover
  • script
  • voice
  • visuals
  • captions
  • assembly
Only HeyGen
Only Synthesia

All plans, side-by-side

HeyGen
  • Free
    budget
    Free
  • Creator
    balanced
    $29/mo
  • Pro
    premium
    $99/mo
Synthesia
  • Starter
    balanced
    $29/mo
  • Creator
    premium
    $89/mo

The short answer

For most short-form creators, HeyGen is the better starting point — cheaper entry price. But the right pick depends on whether you're clipping long-form content, recording yourself, or going fully AI-generated.

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