HeyGen
AI video avatars for business
Overview
HeyGen is an AI avatar video platform that enables businesses to create professional talking-head videos without cameras or studios. Choose from 100+ diverse AI avatars, type your script, and generate videos in 40+ languages with natural lip-sync and gestures. HeyGen also offers instant video translation, custom avatar creation from selfies, and streaming avatar APIs for real-time interactions.
Pricing Details
Free tier with 1 credit. Creator ($29/mo) for 15 credits. Business ($89/mo) for 30 credits. Enterprise (custom) with unlimited credits and custom avatars.
Latest Model
HeyGen 5.0 with Streaming Avatars
History & Evolution
HeyGen launched
HeyGen became publicly available and started adoption across its core user base.
Current model/version
HeyGen 5.0 with Streaming Avatars
AISavr profile refreshed
Pricing, features, and usage information were reviewed and updated.
How to Use HeyGen
Sign up at heygen.com and start with a free credit
Choose an AI avatar from the library or create a custom one
Write or paste your video script
Select a language, voice, and template
Preview and generate your video
Download the video or use the API for automated production
Key Features
Use Cases
Pros
- Realistic avatars
- Multi-language
- Video translation
- Easy to use
Cons
- Uncanny valley
- Pricing scales fast
- Limited gestures
At a Glance
Best For
Marketers and content creators producing video at scale
Free Trial
Free tier available with limited features. no credit card required
Mobile App
No dedicated mobile app. accessible via mobile browser
API Access
Full REST API available. see developer documentation for endpoints, authentication, and rate limits
Team Features
Team and enterprise plans available with collaboration features, admin controls, and shared workspaces
Last Updated
2025-02
Integrations
Security & Privacy
- SOC 2 Type II compliant
- Enterprise SSO/SAML
- Data encryption at rest and in transit
- Role-based access controls
- GDPR compliant
Supported Languages
Available Platforms
Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
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