HeyGen alternatives · Screen Recording
HeyGen alternatives with a Windows app
The HeyGen listing does not include a Windows app. 32 of the 52 other screen recording and video tools in this directory list a Windows app.
HeyGen has a free plan. Paid plans start at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). 25 of them are free or have a free plan.
32 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to HeyGen
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Free trial · from $13/mo
Tella
Screen recorder with a built-in editor, layouts and 4K export
- Tella starts at $13 per user / month, billed yearly ($26 billed monthly). HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- HeyGen has a free plan. Tella does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tella lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Tella lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $39/yr
Camtasia
Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and training videos
- Camtasia starts at $39 per year, billed yearly (Starter; Editor exports stay watermarked). HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Camtasia lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only HeyGen lists iOS and Android apps.
- Camtasia also covers transcription, noise cancellation, screen recording and video editing.
- Free plan · from $22.99/mo
Adobe Premiere
Professional video editor for desktop, with a free mobile app
- Adobe Premiere starts at US$22.99 per month, on an annual plan billed monthly. HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Adobe Premiere lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only HeyGen lists a web app.
- Adobe Premiere also covers transcription, noise cancellation and video editing.
- Free trial · from $39/yr
Camtasia Snagit
Screen capture and recording tool with annotation and step guides
- Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly. HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- HeyGen has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Camtasia Snagit lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only HeyGen lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Clipchamp
Microsoft's browser-based video editor with a free plan
- Clipchamp starts at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Clipchamp lists a Windows app.
- Only HeyGen lists iOS and Android apps.
- Clipchamp also covers transcription, noise cancellation, screen recording and video editing.
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Wondershare Filmora
Desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools and a stock library
- Wondershare Filmora starts at $49.99 per year (Basic), or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Wondershare Filmora lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only HeyGen lists a web app.
- Wondershare Filmora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $4/mo
ScreenPal
Screen recorder, video editor and video hosting in one low-cost suite
- ScreenPal starts at $4 per month, paid annually (Solo Deluxe). HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only ScreenPal lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only ScreenPal lists a browser extension.
- ScreenPal also covers transcription, screen recording, video editing and screenshots.
- Free trial · from $29.99
Wondershare DemoCreator
Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and demos
- Wondershare DemoCreator starts at $29.99 per quarter, $59.99 per year, or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- HeyGen has a free plan. Wondershare DemoCreator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Loom
Screen and camera recorder for shareable video messages
- Loom starts at $18 per user / month, billed monthly. HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Loom lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Loom lists a browser extension.
- Only HeyGen lists a web app.
Common questions
Which HeyGen alternatives have a Windows app?
Descript, CapCut, Vidyard, Tella, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, Camtasia Snagit, Clipchamp and 24 more list a Windows app.
Does HeyGen have a Windows app?
The HeyGen listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.
Which of these screen recording and video tools are free?
Descript, CapCut, Vidyard, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, Clipchamp, Wondershare Filmora, ScreenPal and 17 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to HeyGen: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.