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HeyGen vs OpusClip
AI video maker with avatars and voice-overs for social posts and adverts. Turns long videos into short clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts automatically.
| HeyGen | OpusClip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free: $0. Creator: $29 a month. Pro: $49 a month (yearly billing shown). | Free: $0. Starter: $15 a month (monthly only). Pro: $29 monthly or $14.50 a month billed annually. |
| Free plan | Yes. Free plan to try the AI video maker, with limits. | Yes. Free forever plan with limited credits. |
| Best for | Short promotional and social videos. | Anyone filming talks, podcasts or how-tos who wants short social clips. |
| Watch out for | Check the rules on using real people's likeness. | Credits are used per minute of video processed. |
| UK notes | Priced in US dollars. | Priced in US dollars. |
| Made by | HeyGen | Opus |
| Checked | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
Our verdict
For most small UK businesses starting out, OpusClip is the easier first pick because its entry plan costs less. Pick HeyGen instead if this sounds like you: short promotional and social videos.
UK price difference
Cheapest paid plans: HeyGen $29 (Creator, per month, yearly billing shown); OpusClip $15 (Starter, per month). OpusClip is $14 a month cheaper at entry level, though billing terms differ. Check on the provider page whether VAT is included before you buy.
Who should pick which?
- Choose HeyGen for: short promotional and social videos.
- Choose OpusClip for: anyone filming talks, podcasts or how-tos who wants short social clips.
Both have a free plan, so the simplest test is to try each on a real job for a week. Prices change, so check the provider's page before buying.
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