Akool
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Social login
$12/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026HeyGen in 2026: What Its Free Plan Actually Gets You
JBy Jane Doe, Lead Tester · Updated Sep 7, 2026
Watermark-free exports on HeyGen start at Creator $29/mo, versus Akool's Starter $12/seat/mo.
HeyGen free tier, tested
Free tier (official): 3 videos per month, each up to 1 minute, with a watermark. Paid plans start at Creator $29/mo (600 credits/month), which removes the watermark.
Hands-on test notes land here after Phase 4 verification.
Pending hands-on verification: Card required on free?; Free export resolution & watermark style; Credit consumption rate per model.
Free vs paid plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual equiv. | Credits / quota | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | 3 videos/month, ≤1 min each; Avatar IV; 500+ stock avatars; 1 custom avatar; 30+ languages; no credits on free | — |
| Creator | $29/mo | $24/mo | 600 credits/month | points-based |
| Pro | $49/mo | $41/mo | 1,000 credits/month | from $49/mo; tiers up to $4,300/mo; Business $149/mo + $20/seat |
How to make a HeyGen avatar video (steps)
- Sign up and upload a clear front-facing photo
- Type or paste your script
- Pick a voice and avatar
- Generate and preview lip sync
- Download (watermarked on free plan)
HeyGen alternatives
Colossyan
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Email sign-up
$59/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026D-ID
- No: No free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Testing soon: Testing soon
- Testing soon: Testing soon
$5.9/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026DeeVid
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Social login
$14/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026