Hedra vs HeyGen
7 facts side by side from each company’s published specs and prices, plus our same-brief bench where both have run it. By GoCrazyAI Lab, method here.
Hedra
by Hedra · Character-3
HeyGen
by HeyGen · Video Translate, AI Lip Sync
The short answer
Hedra and HeyGen split the 2 rounds a number or a yes/no can decide, so the use case picks the winner. In the Best lip-sync AI tools guide Hedra is #4 (Best for animating a character image) and HeyGen is #3 (Best for translating your videos).
Hedra wins
1 / 2
Character-3 turns one image and your audio into a talking or singing performance of up to 10 minutes, with expressive head and body motion. Its policy allows real people only if it is you.
HeyGen wins
1 / 2
HeyGen translates your own video into 175+ languages and re-syncs the lips in one step, including several faces at once. It is the most complete option for business and creator channels.
Round by round
Bold marks the winner of a row; rows without a number or yes/no have no winner. As published, checked September 25, 2026.
| Spec | Hedra | HeyGen |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $20/mo (Basic, 2,000 credits) | $29/mo (Creator, 600 credits) |
| Works from | Image + audio, with a text prompt | Video, photo or avatar, with audio or script |
| Longest job | 600 min | 1800 min |
| Languages | Any: follows your audio | 175+ |
| Top resolution | 1080p | 1080p (4K on Pro) |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| No-cost plan | Sign-up offer; limits not published | Yes: 3 videos a month, 1 minute, watermarked |
By the numbers
- Hedra10 min
- HeyGen30 min
- Hedra$20
- HeyGen$29
See them work
Hedra: what we like
- Single performances of up to 10 minutes from one image.
- Expressive head and body motion, not just the mouth.
Watch out for
- Works from a still image only; it does not re-sync existing video.
- Its policy allows real people only if it is you.
HeyGen: what we like
- The widest language coverage here, with translation, voice and lip sync in one step.
- Syncs several faces in one video.
Watch out for
- Credit costs vary by model and are hard to predict.
- A digital twin of a person requires that person’s own recorded consent video.
Make it on GoCrazyAI
Make the whole thing on GoCrazyAI
Make the photo talk or sing in the Lip Sync Studio, and prepare the voice, song and footage around it, all on the same credits from $9.99 a week.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to start, Hedra or HeyGen?
Hedra starts at $20/mo (Basic, 2,000 credits); HeyGen at $29/mo (Creator, 600 credits). No-cost tier: Hedra sign-up offer; limits not published, HeyGen yes: 3 videos a month, 1 minute, watermarked. Prices as published on each company's pricing page, checked September 25, 2026.
Longest single job on the cheapest paid plan: Hedra or HeyGen?
Hedra: 10 min. HeyGen: 30 min.
Can I use either on GoCrazyAI?
Hedra is a separate product; the GoCrazyAI tools below do the same job on one subscription. HeyGen is a separate product; the GoCrazyAI tools below do the same job on one subscription.
Sources
- Hedra: Hedra pricing
- Hedra: Hedra Character-3
- Hedra: Hedra acceptable use
- HeyGen: HeyGen pricing
- HeyGen: HeyGen AI lip sync
- HeyGen: HeyGen moderation policy
GoCrazyAI publishes this comparison. Product names are trademarks of their owners; neither company sponsored, reviewed or endorsed this page. Facts are summarised from the sources above and may have changed since the dates shown.
Last updated: