D-ID vs HeyGen: which costs less?
The answer depends on how much you make. We priced both at the same monthly volumes, using each tool’s own published plans and credit rates.
Talking-avatar video, cheapest models
HeyGen costs less at every volume we checked, from 1 to 600 minutes a month.
D-ID is counted at 1 minute per minute (Studio video). HeyGen is counted at 4 credits per minute (Avatar III, video look).
| Each month | D-ID | HeyGen |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | $196Advanced | $29Creator |
| 15 minutes | $196Advanced | $29Creator |
| 30 minutes | $196Advanced | $29Creator |
| 60 minutes | $196Advanced | $29Creator |
| 120 minutes | $294Advanced (150 minutes) | $29Creator |
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Talking-avatar video, higher-end models
From 1 to 96 minutes a month, HeyGen costs less. From 97 to 100 minutes a month, D-ID costs less. From 101 to 170 minutes a month, HeyGen costs less. From 171 to 175 minutes a month, D-ID costs less. From 176 to 600 minutes a month, HeyGen costs less.
D-ID is counted at 1 minute per minute (Studio video). HeyGen is counted at 31 credits per minute (Avatar IV, video look).
| Each month | D-ID | HeyGen |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | $196Advanced | $29Creator |
| 15 minutes | $196Advanced | $29Creator |
| 30 minutes | $196Advanced | $49Pro |
| 60 minutes | $196Advanced | $99Pro (2,000 credits) |
| 120 minutes | $294Advanced (150 minutes) | $240Pro (5,000 credits) |
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More on each tool
Both checked against their own pricing pages on or after 14 November 2026. This page compares price only, not quality.