Tool comparison · Alternatives
Alternatives to HeyGen
5 tools with the same main category (AI avatar videos). Each row shows what the tool shares with HeyGen, what it additionally offers there and what it does not.
- X (formerly Twitter)
35 features used · 2 networks
Disclosure: Social Rocket itself runs an agency that produces content with AI and therefore competes with the tools in this category. The list and order follow the same rules as everywhere in the tool comparison.
Order: by the number of features that both tools have according to the provider, then alphabetical. No separate rating; the sorting does not account for whether a provider pays a commission.
Synthesia
AI avatar videos for businesses with learning platform export
25 shared+0 additional9 not documented at HeyGen10 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 2,860 Reviewsadditionally- YouTube
- TikTok
- Vimeo
- X (formerly Twitter)
from €12per monthbilled annuallyDetails for Synthesia
Additionally used compared to HeyGen0
nothing
Documented here, no information at HeyGen9
Team & Approvals: Internal comments, Client access
Design: Stock assets included, Animations, Design together
Video: Automatic B-roll, Screen recording, Interactive Real-Time Avatars
Social Wall & UGC Gallery: Website embed
Used at HeyGen, not here10
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Roles & Permissions, Multiple brands/workspaces, Change log
AI Features: Choice of AI model
Design: Remove background
Video: Image to video, Watermark-free export, 4K export
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagesynthesia.io Plans
- Basic
- €0
per month - Starter
- €12
per month · billed annually - Pro
- €49
per month · billed annually - Enterprise
- no price information
Colossyan
AI avatar videos for training and internal communications
20 shared+0 additional1 not documented at HeyGen15 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 496 Reviewsadditionally- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
from US$59per month · per userbilled annuallyDetails for Colossyan
Additionally used compared to HeyGen0
nothing
Documented here, no information at HeyGen1
Design: Stock assets included
Used at HeyGen, not here15
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Roles & Permissions, Multiple brands/workspaces, Change log
AI Features: AI output in German, AI credits, Choice of AI model
Design: Remove background
Video: Image to video, video translation with lip sync, Watermark-free export, 4K export
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagecolossyan.com Plans14 day trial
- Starter
- US$0
per month - Professional
- US$59
per month · per user · billed annually - Enterprise
- no price information
Creatify
AI video ads with avatars, product URL and creative analytics
16 shared+0 additional12 not documented at HeyGen19 not covered by the alternative
4.8 / 5, G2, 1,719 Reviewsadditionally- TikTok
- Snapchat
- X (formerly Twitter)
from US$10per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for Creatify
Additionally used compared to HeyGen0
nothing
Documented here, no information at HeyGen12
Design: AI product photos
Video: Commercial use allowed, AI Audio, Music & Effects, Camera & Motion Control, Video from URL
Ads: Manage ads across multiple networks, Creative analytics, Ad collection, AI ad creatives, AI UGC ads, Creative Briefs & Scripts
Service & Support: Provider-managed service
Used at HeyGen, not here19
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Roles & Permissions, Change log
AI Features: AI translation
Design: Template library, Remove background
Video: Automatic subtitles, German subtitles, voice cloning, video translation with lip sync, 4K export, SCORM/LMS Export, Interactive Videos, Talking Photo, AI dubbing in other languages
Administration & Security: Single Sign-On, Two-factor authentication
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagecreatify.ai Plans
- Free
- US$0
per month - Standard
- US$10
per month · flat rate · billed annually - Pro
- US$38
per month · flat rate · billed annually - Ultra
- US$66
per month · flat rate · billed annually
+ 2 more plans in profile
D-ID Studio
AI avatars and talking photos, also as a chat widget
16 shared+0 additional5 not documented at HeyGen19 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 139 ReviewsNetworks: not specifiedfrom US$4.70per monthbilled annuallyDetails for D-ID Studio
Additionally used compared to HeyGen0
nothing
Documented here, no information at HeyGen5
Automation & Chat: Website chat widget
Video: Commercial use allowed, Interactive Real-Time Avatars
Social Wall & UGC Gallery: Website embed
Administration & Security: Self-hostable
Used at HeyGen, not here19
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Roles & Permissions, Multiple brands/workspaces, Change log
AI Features: AI image generator, Choice of AI model
Design: Remove background
Video: Automatic subtitles, German subtitles, Video templates, Watermark-free export, 4K export, SCORM/LMS Export, Interactive Videos
Administration & Security: Single Sign-On, Two-factor authentication
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Dedicated point of contact, Live chat support
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imaged-id.com Plans14 day trial
- Trial
- US$0
- Lite
- US$4.70
per month · billed annually - Pro
- US$16
per month · billed annually - Advanced
- US$108
per month · billed annually
+ 1 more plans in profile
Hedra
AI avatars that turn images and audio into talking videos
13 shared+0 additional4 not documented at HeyGen22 not covered by the alternative
5.0 / 5, G2, 1 ReviewsNetworks: not specifiedfrom US$20per month · flat ratebilled monthlyDetails for Hedra
Additionally used compared to HeyGen0
nothing
Documented here, no information at HeyGen4
Design: Upscale & vectorize images
Video: Commercial use allowed, AI Audio, Music & Effects, Remove background noise
Used at HeyGen, not here22
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Roles & Permissions, Multiple brands/workspaces, Change log
AI Features: AI translation, AI output in German
Design: Template library, Brand kit, Remove background
Video: Automatic subtitles, German subtitles, voice cloning, video translation with lip sync, Video templates, Watermark-free export, 4K export, SCORM/LMS Export, Interactive Videos, AI dubbing in other languages
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagehedra.com Plans
- Basic
- US$20
per month · flat rate · billed monthly - Pro
- US$50
per month · flat rate · billed monthly - Ultra
- US$100
per month · flat rate · billed monthly - Teams
- US$75
per month · flat rate · billed monthly
+ 1 more plans in profile
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How the comparison is made
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- Unknown stays unknown
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- Commission does not change the order
The default order counts the features both tools offer according to the provider, then alphabetical order applies; for a discontinued tool, the successor comes first. You can sort by entry price or name. The sorting does not account for whether a provider pays commission. Advertising links are labelled individually.