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Avatars and presenters · Paid serviceFrom $29/mo

HeyGen

Creates videos of a realistic presenter speaking your script, and translates videos into other languages.

At a glance

Best for
Spokesperson and translated video
Price
From $29/mo
Free plan
Yes, 3 watermarked videos a month

Prices were checked in 2026 and change often. Confirm on the service's own site.

Quick answers

How much does HeyGen cost?

HeyGen starts at $29/mo. We last checked in 2026.

Does HeyGen have a free plan?

Yes, 3 watermarked videos a month.

What is HeyGen best for?

HeyGen is best for spokesperson and translated video.

What are the best free alternatives to HeyGen?

The best free, open-source alternatives to HeyGen are OpenVoice and Kokoro. See all free alternatives to HeyGen.

Free alternatives in the Free Market

OpenVoice screenshot
Voice3.8

OpenVoice iconOpenVoice

Clones a voice from a short sample and speaks in it across several languages.

  • For tinkerers
  • Windows · Mac · Linux
Code
Open source, MIT
Models
Open weights
Runs
On your computer
Real cost
Free
Get it
Kokoro screenshot
Voice3.6

Kokoro iconKokoro

A very small text-to-speech model that sounds far better than its size suggests.

  • Some setup
  • Windows · Mac · Linux
Code
Open source, Apache-2.0
Models
Open weights
Runs
On your computer
Real cost
Free
Get it