D-ID alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All AI avatar video generators

Top picks

Best overall
Synthesia
Starting price: $19/month, or $14/month billed yearly (Starter)
Best free option
HeyGen
Starting price: $29/month (Creator), or $24/month billed annually

Common reasons people leave D-ID: trial and Lite plans add a D-ID watermark, and unused minutes don't carry over to the next month. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces D-ID, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Synthesia currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Synthesia	Free plan + paid	$19/month, or $14/month billed yearly (Starter)	No	Web	6 of 6	79.8
2	HeyGen	Free plan + paid	$29/month (Creator), or $24/month billed annually	No	Web, iOS, Android	6 of 6	68.8
3	Colossyan	Free plan + paid	$59/month billed annually	No	Web	5 of 5	61.8
4	Pictory	Paid	$25/month billed annually	No	Web	5 of 5	51.2
5	Captions	Free plan + paid	$24.99 a month (Max)	No	Web, iOS, Android	8 of 8	50.0
6	AI Studios (DeepBrain AI)	Free plan + paid	$24 a month (Personal)	No	Web	6 of 6	42.3
7	Tavus	Free plan + paid	$59 a month plus pay-as-you-go	No	Web	8 of 8	42.3

1. SynthesiaTop pick
Best for: L&D and enterprise teams producing training videos in many languages
Free plan + paidWeb
79.8
score / 100
Why switch from D-ID
Enterprise-focused avatar studio with templates and collaboration for training content.
Pros
SCORM export and LMS-friendly features for training teams
Over 140 languages and voices with one-click translation
SOC 2 and GDPR compliance for enterprise buyers
Free plan to try the editor
Cons
Free and lower plans include only a fraction of the avatar library
No pay-per-video option; it's subscription only
Studio-quality custom avatars are a paid add-on on annual plans
Visit Synthesia Compare with D-ID Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Synthesia a good D-ID alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Free plan
Yes, $0 with 500 credits a month
Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesia.io(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$19/month, or $14/month billed yearly (Starter)
Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesia.io(opens source in a new tab)
Languages
140+ languages and voices
Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesia.io(opens source in a new tab)
SCORM export
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesia.io(opens source in a new tab)
Compliance
SOC 2 and GDPR
Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesia.io(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
$89/month, or $59/month billed yearly
Checked Nov 8, 2026synthesia.io(opens source in a new tab)
2. HeyGen
Best for: Marketers and creators who want avatar-led videos and fast video translation
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from D-ID
Larger avatar library and strong video translation, with an easier editor for marketing videos.
Pros
Large library of stock avatars plus custom avatars of yourself
Video translation with voice cloning and lip-sync in many languages
Free plan to test before paying
API and integrations with Zapier, Make and HubSpot on higher plans
Cons
Free videos are capped at one minute and carry a watermark
Credit-based billing makes monthly costs hard to predict
Team features such as SSO and shared workspaces need Business or Enterprise
Visit HeyGen Compare with D-ID Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is HeyGen a good D-ID alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Free plan
Yes, 3 videos per month
Checked Nov 5, 2026heygen.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$29/month (Creator), or $24/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026heygen.com(opens source in a new tab)
Business plan
$149/month plus $20 per seat/month
Checked Nov 8, 2026heygen.com(opens source in a new tab)
Languages
175 languages and dialects
Checked Nov 8, 2026heygen.com(opens source in a new tab)
Stock avatars
500+ on the free plan
Checked Nov 8, 2026heygen.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
From $49/month
Checked Nov 8, 2026heygen.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Colossyan
Best for: Training teams that want interactive, quiz-based avatar videos for their LMS
Free plan + paidWeb
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from D-ID
Built for learning and development, with quizzes, branching and SCORM export.
Pros
Branching scenarios and assessments built into videos
Course creation and SCORM export for LMS delivery
Free plan includes the full stock avatar library
SOC 2 Type II with EU or US data residency on Enterprise
Cons
Free plan has no SCORM export and limited video minutes
Unlimited SCORM and SSO only on Enterprise
Studio custom avatars are an expensive yearly add-on
Visit Colossyan Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Colossyan a good D-ID alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes (Starter)
Checked Nov 8, 2026colossyan.com(opens source in a new tab)
Professional plan
$59/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026colossyan.com(opens source in a new tab)
Languages
120+
Checked Nov 8, 2026colossyan.com(opens source in a new tab)
Stock avatars
300+
Checked Nov 8, 2026colossyan.com(opens source in a new tab)
Compliance
SOC 2 Type II, GDPR
Checked Nov 8, 2026colossyan.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Pictory
Best for: Marketers and course creators turning written content into captioned videos without filming
PaidWeb
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from D-ID
Turns scripts and articles into stock-footage videos when you don't need a talking presenter.
Pros
Converts scripts, URLs, documents and PowerPoint files into videos
Large stock library from Getty Images and Storyblocks included
Edit recordings by editing the transcript
Brand kits for consistent team output
Cons
Only a 14-day free trial, no lasting free plan
API access isn't included in the self-serve plans
Stock-footage matching can feel generic without manual swaps
Visit Pictory Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Pictory a good D-ID alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Starting price
$25/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026pictory.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
14 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026pictory.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Stock media
Getty Images and Storyblocks
Checked Nov 8, 2026pictory.ai(opens source in a new tab)
PowerPoint to video
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026pictory.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Subtitle export
.srt, .vtt, txt
Checked Nov 8, 2026pictory.ai(opens source in a new tab)
5. Captions
Best for: Creators and marketers who film talking-head videos for TikTok, Reels and Shorts
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
50.0
score / 100
Why switch from D-ID
Mobile-first editor with AI avatars, auto-captions and dubbing, for creators making talking-head social clips.
Pros
Auto captions in 100+ languages with many styles
AI dubbing with lip sync and eye-contact correction
Teleprompter, editing and clipping in one mobile app
Unused credits roll over
Cons
Most AI features need a fairly expensive subscription
Free version has only one caption template
Not suited to long-form or timeline-heavy editing
Visit Captions Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.338
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Captions a good D-ID alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Free version
Yes, limited
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Max plan
$24.99/month (iOS pricing)
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Caption languages
100+
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Credit rollover
Yes, up to two extra months
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Company
Mirage (renamed from Captions in 2025)
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$24.99 a month (Max)
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Frontier plan
$69.99 a month (1x usage)
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes, limited
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
6. AI Studios (DeepBrain AI)
Best for: Training and marketing teams producing many avatar-presented explainer or course videos
Free plan + paidWeb
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from D-ID
Full video editor around the avatars, with templates, dubbing and course exports, not just talking heads.
Pros
Large stock avatar library plus custom, photo and product avatars
Built-in AI dubbing with lip-sync and voice cloning
Course features such as quizzes and SCORM export on business plans
Free plan to try the editor before paying
Cons
Free plan is limited to a few one-minute 720p videos
Dubbing minutes and generative credits are capped per month on paid plans
Browser only, with no desktop or offline editor
Visit AI Studios (DeepBrain AI) Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is AI Studios (DeepBrain AI) a good D-ID alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Free plan
Yes, up to 3 AI videos
Checked Nov 8, 2026aistudios.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$24 a month (Personal)
Checked Nov 8, 2026aistudios.com(opens source in a new tab)
Team plan
$55 per seat/month
Checked Nov 8, 2026aistudios.com(opens source in a new tab)
Stock avatars
2,000+
Checked Nov 8, 2026aistudios.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
DeepBrain AI
Checked Nov 8, 2026aistudios.com(opens source in a new tab)
Money-back guarantee
14 days, only if the service has not been used
Checked Nov 8, 2026aistudios.com(opens source in a new tab)
7. Tavus
Best for: Product teams adding a live, talking AI face to sales, support, interview or training flows
Free plan + paidWeb
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from D-ID
Live, two-way AI video agents with custom replicas and support for regulated uses like healthcare.
Pros
Real-time two-way video conversations, not just pre-rendered clips
Agents can join Zoom, Google Meet and Teams calls
Bring your own LLM or use the built-in one
SOC 2 and HIPAA coverage for regulated use
Cons
Mostly an API product; little for people who just want to render a video
Usage is billed by the minute, so costs grow with traffic
Free tier minutes run out quickly in testing
Visit Tavus Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Tavus a good D-ID alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Free plan
Yes (Basic)
Checked Nov 8, 2026tavus.io(opens source in a new tab)
Languages
42+
Checked Nov 8, 2026tavus.io(opens source in a new tab)
Compliance
SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR
Checked Nov 8, 2026tavus.io(opens source in a new tab)
Video call platforms
Zoom, Google Meet, Teams
Checked Nov 8, 2026tavus.io(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2020
Checked Nov 8, 2026tavus.io(opens source in a new tab)
Starter plan
$59 a month plus pay-as-you-go
Checked Nov 8, 2026tavus.io(opens source in a new tab)
Growth plan
$397 a month plus pay-as-you-go
Checked Nov 8, 2026tavus.io(opens source in a new tab)
Enterprise plan
Custom pricing
Checked Nov 8, 2026tavus.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best D-ID alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best D-ID alternative for most people

Synthesia

Enterprise-focused avatar studio with templates and collaboration for training content.

Best D-ID alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

HeyGen

Larger avatar library and strong video translation, with an easier editor for marketing videos.

Best D-ID alternative for iPhone and Android

Captions

Mobile-first editor with AI avatars, auto-captions and dubbing, for creators making talking-head social clips.

Best D-ID alternative for working in the browser

Colossyan

Built for learning and development, with quizzes, branching and SCORM export.

D-ID alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to D-ID?

Synthesia ranks first right now. Enterprise-focused avatar studio with templates and collaboration for training content. HeyGen and Colossyan follow it in our ranking.

D-ID vs Synthesia: what's the difference?

D-ID is a paid product; Synthesia is free with paid plans. Both run on Web.

Is D-ID free?

D-ID is a paid product.

How much do D-ID alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked D-ID alternatives: Synthesia, $19/month, or $14/month billed yearly (Starter); HeyGen, $29/month (Creator), or $24/month billed annually; Colossyan, $59/month billed annually; Pictory, $25/month billed annually; Captions, $24.99 a month (Max). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to D-ID?

Yes. Synthesia (free plan + paid), HeyGen (free plan + paid), Colossyan (free plan + paid) and Captions (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to D-ID?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from D-ID?

The complaints we hear most: trial and Lite plans add a D-ID watermark; unused minutes don't carry over to the next month; fewer editing and scene tools than avatar studios like Synthesia.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces D-ID, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.

Top picks

Quick comparison

1. SynthesiaTop pick

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

2. HeyGen

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

3. Colossyan

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

4. Pictory

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

5. Captions

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

6. AI Studios (DeepBrain AI)

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

7. Tavus

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

The best D-ID alternative for…

Best D-ID alternative for most people

Best D-ID alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best D-ID alternative for iPhone and Android

Best D-ID alternative for working in the browser

D-ID alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to D-ID?

D-ID vs Synthesia: what's the difference?

Is D-ID free?

How much do D-ID alternatives cost?

Is there a free alternative to D-ID?

Is there an open-source alternative to D-ID?

Why do people switch from D-ID?

How is this list ranked?