HeyGen creates AI avatar videos, translations and localized video from text or a photo.
Free stops at: 3 videos per month, Videos up to 1 minute
Listed Not yet reviewed
From $29/mo US · checked Oct 5
Head-to-head · profiles checked Oct 5, 2026
HeyGen vs invideo in 2026: avatar videos or AI-assisted editing
Pick HeyGen to turn a script or a photo into an avatar video, or to translate a video with lip-sync; it has a free plan and paid plans from $29/mo. Pick invideo to edit footage with AI agents on a multitrack timeline; plans start at $9/seat/mo billed annually and there is no free plan on its pricing page.
Starting priceFree, then $29/mo · $9/seat/moHeyGen · invideo
Free tierYes, 3 videos/month · None seenHeyGen · invideo
Plans documented5 · 3HeyGen · invideo
PlatformsWeb and API · WebHeyGen · invideo
We wrote this from our own profiles of both tools, HeyGen checked on October 5, 2026 and invideo checked on October 1, 2026; we ran no hands-on tests, used no third-party benchmarks and took no vendor payments.
Is HeyGen better than invideo? The short answer
Pick HeyGen if you want a digital presenter to read your script, or you need an existing video translated with lip-sync, and you want a free plan to judge quality first (3 videos a month, 1 minute each). Pick invideo if you already have footage and want AI agents to apply edits across shots on a multitrack timeline, with live multiplayer editing for a team. Both meter usage with monthly credits, so compare the credit allowance on the plan you would actually buy. Neither profile covers output quality, so we make no claim about which looks better.
Based on our profiles of both tools: HeyGen verified on October 5, 2026 and invideo verified on October 1, 2026. We ran no benchmark for this pair.
HeyGen and invideo, as their sites look today
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HeyGen or invideo: which to use, by task
If you only want the answer, this is the table. Everything below is the evidence from the two documented profiles.
| You want to | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Make a presenter video from a script | HeyGen | HeyGen generates a talking avatar from text; invideo's profile lists no avatars. |
| Translate an existing video with lip-sync | HeyGen | HeyGen lists a video translator with matching lip movement; invideo's profile does not. |
| Edit 30+ minutes of raw footage | invideo | invideo's use cases include editing long raw footage from plain-language instructions. |
| Apply one change across many shots | invideo | invideo's agent applies an instruction across shots, such as color or pacing. |
| Build course modules for an LMS | HeyGen | HeyGen lists SCORM export and LMS integrations on Business. |
| Make many vertical social clips from one video | invideo | invideo lists turning one full-length video into multiple vertical formats. |
| Edit together with teammates in real time | invideo | invideo lists multiplayer editing with live cursors on all plans. |
| Try it before paying | HeyGen | HeyGen has a free plan; no free plan was seen on invideo's pricing page. |
| Use it through an API | HeyGen | HeyGen has separate API pricing; invideo's API documentation link returned 404. |
| Make a short ad with a presenter and branded cuts | Either | HeyGen covers the presenter, invideo covers the edit; neither profile shows both in one tool. |
Who should pick which
Pick HeyGen if
- You want an AI avatar to present a script instead of filming yourself.
- You need an existing video translated and lip-synced into other languages.
- You want a free plan to test avatars before paying.
- You need SCORM export or LMS integrations for courses (Business plan).
Pick invideo if
- You have raw footage and want to edit it with plain-language instructions.
- You want one instruction applied across many shots on a multitrack timeline.
- Your team edits together and needs multiplayer seats and guest seats.
- You are fine paying per seat on annual billing, from $9/seat/mo.
What HeyGen does better, and what invideo does better
HeyGen
- Avatar-led video from a script, photo or recorded video of a person.
- Video translation with lip-sync into 175+ languages on Creator and above.
- A free plan: 3 videos a month, 1 minute each.
- SCORM export, SAML/SSO on Business and SCIM on Enterprise.
invideo
- AI agent that edits footage from plain-language directions.
- A real multitrack timeline you can take over at any point.
- Real-time multiplayer editing with 5 to 20 seats plus guest seats.
- A lower entry price: $9/seat/mo billed annually.
HeyGen vs invideo pricing: plans and free tiers
| Plan | Tool | Price | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | HeyGen | $0/mo | 3 videos per month, up to 1 minute each |
| Creator | HeyGen | $29/mo | 600 credits, videos up to 30 minutes, 1080p |
| Pro | HeyGen | $49/mo | 1,000 credits, videos up to 30 minutes, 4K |
| Business | HeyGen | $149/mo plus $20 per extra seat | 1,500 credits, videos up to 60 minutes |
| Enterprise | HeyGen | Contact sales | No video duration max, highest concurrency |
| Basic | invideo | $9/seat/mo billed annually | 190 credits per month, up to 5 seats, Agent Two Lite only |
| Pro | invideo | $25/seat/mo billed annually ($30 shown monthly) | 1,000 credits per month, up to 10 seats |
| Ultra | invideo | $60/seat/mo billed annually ($80 shown monthly) | 3,000 credits per month, up to 20 seats |
USD as published on each vendor's pricing page, checked Oct 5, 2026. HeyGen pricing in full · invideo pricing in full
Usage limits: what the vendors state
| HeyGen | invideo | |
|---|---|---|
| Messages / rate limits | Not applicable: usage is metered in credits (600 on Creator, 1,000 on Pro, 1,500 on Business) | Not applicable: usage is metered in credits (190 on Basic, 1,000 on Pro, 3,000 on Ultra), reset monthly |
| Context / file size | Videos up to 1 minute on Free, 30 minutes on Creator and Pro, 60 minutes on Business | Storage: 100 GB on Basic, 300 GB on Pro, 800 GB on Ultra |
| Seats / team | Business adds $20 per extra seat per month; seat caps not stated | Up to 5 seats on Basic, 10 on Pro, 20 on Ultra, plus free guest seats on Pro and Ultra |
Feature comparison
| Feature | HeyGen | invideo |
|---|---|---|
| Image generation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voice | Yes: voice cloning on Creator and above | Not stated |
| File upload | Yes: photo, recorded video, existing video, PowerPoint or PDF | Yes: raw video footage |
| Web search | Not stated | Not stated |
| Agents / tools | Avatar IV, custom video avatars, talking photo, LiveAvatar | Editing agent (Agent Two), custom agents, storyboarding, AI script co-writer |
| API | Yes, priced separately | Not confirmed |
| Mobile apps | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| IDE integration | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Privacy and data training
| HeyGen | invideo | |
|---|---|---|
| Training on your data | Policy lists AI model training among purposes where HeyGen is controller; exact opt-out terms not read | Not confirmed: the privacy page returned 404 |
| Retention | Not stated | Not stated |
| Business controls | SAML/SSO on Business, SCIM and team MFA on Enterprise | Enterprise plans list SOC 2, GDPR compliance, ISO alignment, single sign-on and indemnification; contact sales |
Taken from each vendor's published policy pages at the time of our check. Policies change; the source links are at the bottom.
Switching between HeyGen and invideo: what carries over
HeyGen → invideoCarries over
- Your scripts and written content, which you can reuse as storyboard input.
- Exported MP4 videos, which you can upload to invideo as footage.
- Avatar generation and custom video avatars as documented for HeyGen.
- Video translation with lip-sync and SCORM export.
invideo → HeyGenCarries over
- Scripts and ideas that you wrote for storyboarding.
- Exported video files, which HeyGen can take as input for translation.
- The multitrack timeline and the editing agent that applies instructions across shots.
- Real-time multiplayer editing.
Pros and cons
HeyGen
- Free plan to test before paying
- Published prices for every tier
- Separate API pricing page
- Free plan limited to 3 videos a month, 1 minute each
- Paid plans use credits
- Business adds $20 per extra seat
invideo
- Batch-applies an edit across all clips on the timeline
- Real-time collaboration with multiple seats
- Stock footage and cloud storage included in plans
- Usage is limited by monthly credits
- Basic plan has Lite-only agents and no full Seedance 2.5/2.0 access
- No free plan seen on the pricing page
The two tools
Agentic AI video editor that edits footage from plain-language directions on a multitrack timeline, plus AI video generation.
Watch out: Usage is limited by monthly credits
Listed Not yet reviewed
From $9/mo US · checked Sep 29
HeyGen or invideo: how to choose
- Need an on-screen presenter without filming? HeyGen.
- Need to cut and restyle real footage? invideo.
- Want to test for free first? HeyGen has a free plan; invideo showed none.
- Need translation with lip-sync, SCORM or LMS export? HeyGen.
- Have an editing team that works in the same project at once? invideo.
- Our pick: HeyGen for avatar and localization work, invideo for footage editing; they solve different jobs, so check which one matches yours before comparing prices.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, HeyGen or invideo?
invideo starts lower on paper: Basic is $9/seat/mo billed annually with 190 credits, while HeyGen's first paid plan, Creator, is $29/mo with 600 credits. The credits are not the same unit across the two tools, so the sticker prices are not a like-for-like comparison.
Does HeyGen or invideo have a free plan?
HeyGen does: Free is $0/mo with 3 videos a month, up to 1 minute each. We saw no free plan on invideo's pricing page, and its trial terms are not confirmed.
Which is better for talking-head or avatar videos?
HeyGen. Its profile lists Avatar IV avatars, custom video avatars, talking photos and voice cloning. invideo is described as an AI video editor and generator, and its profile does not list avatars.
Which is better for editing raw footage?
invideo. Its editing agent indexes uploaded footage by description, applies one instruction across many shots and works on a multitrack timeline. HeyGen's profile lists no timeline editor.
Do unused credits roll over?
invideo says unused credits do not roll over to the next month. HeyGen lists credit rollovers on Creator, but we did not confirm the terms for other plans.
Can a team share one plan?
Both support teams in different ways. HeyGen Business is $149/mo plus $20 per extra seat per month. invideo charges per seat, with Pro allowing up to 10 seats and Ultra up to 20, plus free guest seats at 190 credits each.
Sources
- https://www.heygen.com/
- https://www.heygen.com/pricing
- https://help.heygen.com/
- https://invideo.io
- https://invideo.io/pricing
Only official vendor pages. No third-party benchmarks, forum threads or press were used. How we review.