HeyGen
Editorial score 98/100· 5 metrics · Updated Feb 2026
AI Video Generator with Realistic Talking Avatars
YouTube ShortsMarketing AdsBlog-to-video
Stand-out
Pricing
Freemium
Starting
$29/mo
Highlights
Custom AvatarsVoice CloningText to Speech40+ Languages
Key Facts
- •Free plan outputs include watermark; export resolution is 720p (paid plans support 1080p and 4K).
- •Credits expire 30 days after issuance; no rollover beyond that window.
- •Commercial rights are available on paid plans; free plan use is non-commercial per FAQ.
- •Refund policy is discretionary; cancellation takes effect at end of billing cycle.
VERDICT
4.9★
Bottom Line
HeyGen is best for teams who need avatar-led videos for sales outreach, training, and localization. The trade-off is cost control: credits expire after 30 days, and refunds are discretionary. Free outputs are watermarked; higher export resolutions and commercial rights depend on your plan tier.
Best For
Sales outreach videosTraining presentationsMultilingual localization
HeyGen Features (2026)
AI Video Generator with Realistic Talking Avatars
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Jump to deep dives ↓Who it's best for
Sales outreach videosTraining presentationsMultilingual localization
Key Capabilities
Free plan outputs include a watermark
Export resolution depends on plan tier (Free/Creator/Team)
Credits expire 30 days after issuance
Subscription cancellation takes effect end of billing cycle
Refunds are granted only in specific cases, at discretion
Free plan use is non-commercial per FAQ
No plan offers unlimited AvatarIV usage and credits
Export file format: Needs verification
System/browser requirements: Needs verification
Feature Deep Dives
Pricing & Limits
Credits expire 30 days after issuance drives the pricing & limits engine.
- ●Leverage Export resolution depends on plan tier (Free/Creator/Team) immediately.
- ●Keep in mind: Free plan outputs include watermark.
Stock & Voice
40+ Languages drives the stock & voice engine.
- ●Perfect match for Voice Cloning.
- ●Depends on Free plan outputs include a watermark.
Avatars
Custom Avatars drives the avatars engine.
- ●Ideal when your workflow requires Video Avatar.
- ●Consider No plan offers unlimited AvatarIV usage and credits before upgrading.
Export & Formats
Export resolution is 720p (paid plans support 1080p and 4K) drives the export & formats engine.
- ●Leverage Export file format: Needs verification immediately.