Akool
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Social login
$12/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026Tavus in 2026: What Its Free Plan Actually Gets You
JBy Jane Doe, Lead Tester · Updated Sep 7, 2026
Watermark-free exports on Tavus start at Starter $22/mo, versus Akool's Starter $12/seat/mo.
Tavus free tier, tested
Free tier (official): Free $0 — 20 minutes of Conversational Video per month, 10 stock replicas, no credit card required.
Hands-on test notes land here after Phase 4 verification.
Pending hands-on verification: Free tier watermark actual appearance; PALs consumer product line pricing (in-app only).
Free vs paid plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual equiv. | Credits / quota | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | Free $0: 20 min Conversational Video/month; 10 stock replicas; 42+ languages; API + no-code; 1 concurrent; ≤5 min/session; no async video generation credits | — |
| Starter | $22/mo | — | 60 CVI min/month | no overage channel |
| Builder | $59/mo | — | 175 min/month | overage $0.35/min; Growth $397/mo (1,300 min); Business $975/mo (4,000 min); Enterprise custom |
How to make a Tavus 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)
Tavus 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