How does HeyGen pricing compare to Synthesia — and where does AI STUDIOS fit?
On monthly billing, Synthesia starts at $19/mo (Starter) and HeyGen at $29/mo (Creator); on annual billing they are $14/mo and $24/mo. HeyGen's team plan is $149/mo plus $20 per seat, and Synthesia Pro is $89/mo. AI STUDIOS lists $24/mo Personal and $55/seat/mo Team on annual billing.
Plans side by side (USD, list prices)
| Tier | HeyGen (monthly / annual) | Synthesia (monthly / annual) | AI STUDIOS (annual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 — 3 videos/mo, up to 1 min, watermark | $0 — 10 min/mo, watermark | $0 — up to 3 videos, 720p |
| Entry | Creator $29 / $24 | Starter $19 / $14 | Personal $24 |
| Advanced | Pro $49 / $41 | Pro $89 / $59 | — |
| Team | Business $149 / $119 + $20/seat/mo | Enterprise (custom) | Team $55/seat/mo |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Custom | Custom |
Sources: heygen.com/pricing, synthesia.io/pricing, aistudios.com/pricing — checked 2026-10-30. Promotions and taxes not included.
Is HeyGen or Synthesia cheaper?
For the entry plan, Synthesia is $10/mo cheaper on both monthly ($19 vs $29) and annual billing ($14 vs $24). At the next tier the order flips: HeyGen Pro is $49/mo and Synthesia Pro is $89/mo on monthly billing.
What do the free plans include?
HeyGen: 3 watermarked videos a month, up to 1 minute each. Synthesia: 10 minutes of video or dubbing a month, watermarked. AI STUDIOS: up to 3 videos exported in 720p.
How do credits and usage limits work?
HeyGen and Synthesia both count AI usage from a monthly credit pool, and usage per video depends on model, length and features. Compare plans by the minutes you expect to produce, not by credit counts.
Where does AI STUDIOS fit?
AI STUDIOS matches HeyGen Creator's annual entry price ($24/mo), publishes a per-seat team price ($55/seat/mo), and prices real-time interactive avatars as a separate plan. Refunds are available within 14 days if the plan is unused.
What each vendor does well
Synthesia has the lowest entry price. HeyGen Pro at $49/mo includes 4K export. AI STUDIOS offers avatar videos and AI dubbing, plus a separate plan for real-time interactive avatars.
Limits of this comparison
These are list prices in USD from each vendor's pricing page on 2026-10-30, before tax and promotions. All three use usage-based limits, so the cheapest plan on paper may not be the cheapest for your volume. Enterprise prices are not public for any of them.
FAQ
How much is HeyGen per month?
$29/mo for Creator on monthly billing, or $24/mo on annual billing.
How much is Synthesia per month?
$19/mo for Starter on monthly billing, or $14/mo on annual billing.
How much is AI STUDIOS?
$24/mo for Personal and $55 per seat per month for Team, on annual billing.
Which one is best for enterprise?
Enterprise pricing is quote-based for all three. Compare SSO, SCORM export and security requirements with each sales team.
Sources
- HeyGen pricing (checked 2026-10-30)
- Synthesia pricing (checked 2026-10-30)
- AI STUDIOS pricing (checked 2026-10-30)
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