ElevenLabs vs HeyGen
ElevenLabs
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Quick verdict
ElevenLabs edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. ElevenLabs is cheaper to start ($6 vs $29).
Choose ElevenLabs if…
You’re voiceovers, narration and dubbing. The most realistic AI voices: voiceovers, audiobooks, dubbing and voice cloning, from a $6 Starter plan.
Visit ElevenLabsChoose HeyGen if…
You’re marketers and creators making talking-head, explainer and translated videos. The most popular AI avatar video generator: turn a script into a talking-presenter video, clone your own avatar and voice, and translate videos into 30+ languages with lip-sync.
Visit HeyGenSide by side
| ElevenLabs | HeyGen | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Value | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Features | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Output quality | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Category | AI video, voice & music | AI video, voice & music |
| Free plan | Yes: 10k credits a month | Yes: 3 videos a month, up to 1 minute each |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $6/mo | $29/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $5/mo | $24/mo |
| Top plan | Scale: $299/mo | Business: $149/mo |
| Seats | Individual; team plans on higher tiers | Individual; Business adds seats at $20/seat |
| Trial / refund | Free plan | Free plan |
| Platforms | Web, API, iOS | Web, iOS, Android, API |
| Best for | Voiceovers, narration and dubbing | Marketers and creators making talking-head, explainer and translated videos |
ElevenLabs: pros & cons
- Extremely natural voices
- Voice cloning and dubbing
- Cheap entry plan
- Credits can go quickly on long content
- Cloning requires care with consent and rights
HeyGen: pros & cons
- Realistic avatars, including your own digital twin
- Video translation with lip-sync
- Free plan to test before paying
- Creator plan is $24/mo billed yearly
- Credits run out fast on long or 4K videos
- Business plan jumps to $149/mo
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