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Synthesia vs HeyGen
Make videos with AI presenters from a script: training, explainers and product videos. AI video maker with avatars and voice-overs for social posts and adverts.
| Synthesia | HeyGen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Basic: $0. Starter: $14 a month billed yearly ($19 monthly). Pro: $59 a month billed yearly ($89 monthly). | Free: $0. Creator: $29 a month. Pro: $49 a month (yearly billing shown). |
| Free plan | Yes. Basic plan with 500 credits a month. | Yes. Free plan to try the AI video maker, with limits. |
| Best for | Staff training and how-to videos without filming. | Short promotional and social videos. |
| Watch out for | Credits limit how much video you make. | Check the rules on using real people's likeness. |
| UK notes | London-founded company; priced in US dollars. | Priced in US dollars. |
| Made by | Synthesia | HeyGen |
| Checked | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
Our verdict
For most small UK businesses starting out, Synthesia 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: Synthesia $19 (Starter, per month ($14 billed yearly)); HeyGen $29 (Creator, per month, yearly billing shown). Synthesia is $10 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 Synthesia for: staff training and how-to videos without filming.
- Choose HeyGen for: short promotional and social videos.
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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