HeyGen vs Synthesia: 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
From 1 to 17 minutes a month, Synthesia costs less. From 18 to 600 minutes a month, HeyGen costs less.
HeyGen is counted at 4 credits per minute (Avatar III, video look). Synthesia is counted at 100 credits per minute (Studio avatar video).
| Each month | HeyGen | Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | $29Creator | $19Starter |
| 15 minutes | $29Creator | $19Starter |
| 30 minutes | $29Creator | $89Pro |
| 60 minutes | $29Creator | $89Pro |
| 120 minutes | $29Creator | $176Pro (12,000 credits) |
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Talking-avatar video, higher-end models
HeyGen is the cheaper one at 54% of the volumes where they differ, but the lead changes hands 11 times between 1 and 600 minutes a month, because both sell their allowance in steps. Check the table for your volume, or use the calculator for an exact figure.
HeyGen is counted at 31 credits per minute (Avatar IV, video look). Synthesia is counted at 100 credits per minute (Studio avatar video).
| Each month | HeyGen | Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | $29Creator | $19Starter |
| 15 minutes | $29Creator | $19Starter |
| 30 minutes | $49Pro | $89Pro |
| 60 minutes | $99Pro (2,000 credits) | $89Pro |
| 120 minutes | $240Pro (5,000 credits) | $176Pro (12,000 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.