HeyGen vs Loom
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Quick verdict
HeyGen edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. Loom is cheaper to start ($18 vs $29).
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 HeyGenYou’re teams replacing meetings with quick video walkthroughs. Record your screen and camera and share a link in seconds: the go-to tool for async updates, walkthroughs and feedback instead of meetings.
Visit LoomSide by side
| HeyGen | Loom | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Features | 4.7/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.6/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Output quality | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Category | AI video, voice & music | Automation & scheduling |
| Free plan | Yes: 3 videos a month, up to 1 minute each | Yes: 25 videos up to 5 minutes |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $29/mo | $18/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $24/mo | - |
| Top plan | Business: $149/mo | Business + AI: $24/mo |
| Seats | Individual; Business adds seats at $20/seat | Per creator; viewers free |
| Trial / refund | Free plan | Free plan |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, API | Mac, Windows, Chrome extension, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Marketers and creators making talking-head, explainer and translated videos | Teams replacing meetings with quick video walkthroughs |
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
Loom: pros & cons
- Fastest way to record and share
- Viewers don’t need accounts
- AI summaries and edits on Business + AI
- Free plan capped at 5-minute videos
- Per-creator pricing adds up for big teams
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