Alternatives · Screen Recording
HeyGen alternatives
HeyGen compared with 7 alternatives: Synthesia, Captions, VEED, Descript, CapCut and 2 more.
HeyGen has a free plan. Paid plans start at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HeyGenThis tool | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Synthesia | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Captions | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| VEED | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Descript | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| CapCut | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Vids | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web |
| Vidyard | Free plan · from $59/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from HeyGen
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Synthesia
AI video platform that turns scripts into avatar-presented videos
- Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Synthesia lists a browser extension.
- Only HeyGen lists iOS and Android apps.
- Synthesia also covers screen recording.
Suits: Training and L&D teams producing videos without filming
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Captions
AI video editor and generator for short talking-head videos
- Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month. HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Captions also covers transcription, noise cancellation and video editing.
- HeyGen also covers templates.
Suits: Creators posting short talking-head videos to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts
- Free plan · from $25/mo
VEED
Browser-based AI video generator and editor for social video
- VEED starts at $25 per month or $146.99 per year for Creator (US App Store prices). HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- VEED also covers transcription, noise cancellation, screen recording and video editing.
Suits: Marketers and creators making short social videos in a browser
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Descript
Audio and video editor that works by editing the transcript
- Descript starts at $16 per person / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Descript lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only HeyGen lists iOS and Android apps.
- Descript also covers transcription, noise cancellation, screen recording and video editing.
- HeyGen also covers templates.
Suits: Podcasters and video creators who prefer editing a transcript to a timeline
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
CapCut
Video and photo editor with effects, auto captions and AI tools
- CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase. HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only CapCut lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only HeyGen lists a web app.
- CapCut also covers video editing.
- HeyGen also covers templates.
Suits: Short-form video for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Vids
Google Workspace's AI video creator and editor
- Google Vids starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only HeyGen lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Vids also covers transcription, screen recording and video editing.
Suits: Organizations already on Google Workspace that want video included
- Free plan · from $59/mo
Vidyard
Video messaging, AI avatars and video hosting for sales teams
- Vidyard starts at $59 per seat / month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly). HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Vidyard lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Vidyard lists a browser extension.
- Vidyard also covers screen recording, video editing, AI agents and reports.
- HeyGen also covers templates.
Suits: Sales reps sending personalized video messages to prospects
Limits worth knowing in HeyGen
- The Free plan allows 3 videos a month of up to 1 minute each; watermark removal and 1080p export start on Creator.
- Paid plans are metered in credits, and the number a video uses varies with the AI model, its duration and its complexity.
- SAML/SSO, SCORM export, LMS integrations and workspace collaboration are listed from Business at $149 a month, plus $20 per extra seat.
- Unused credits roll over for one month on monthly billing and are lost when a subscription is cancelled.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to HeyGen?
The alternatives to HeyGen in this directory are Synthesia, Captions, VEED, Descript, CapCut, Google Vids and Vidyard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HeyGen.
Is there a free alternative to HeyGen?
Yes. Synthesia, Captions, VEED, Descript, CapCut, Google Vids and Vidyard have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which HeyGen alternatives work on Windows?
The HeyGen listing does not include a Windows app. Descript, CapCut and Vidyard list one.
Which HeyGen alternatives work on macOS?
The HeyGen listing does not include a macOS app. Descript, CapCut and Vidyard list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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