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HeyGen alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave HeyGen: free videos are capped at one minute and carry a watermark, and credit-based billing makes monthly costs hard to predict. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces HeyGen, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. invideo currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1invideo logoinvideoPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 550.3
2ElevenLabs logoElevenLabsFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 448.9
  1. invideo logo

    1. invideoTop pick

    Best for: Creators and marketers who want AI generation and timeline editing in one place

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from HeyGen

    Better if you need full AI-generated scenes and editing rather than a talking presenter.

    Pros

    • Combines many generative video and image models under one subscription
    • Agent edits on a real timeline you can adjust by hand
    • Real-time multiplayer editing for teams
    • SOC 2 and GDPR compliance

    Cons

    • Unused monthly credits don't roll over
    • Top video models such as Seedance 2.5 are locked out of the Starter plan
    • Credit costs vary by model and can change without notice
    Visit invideo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is invideo a good HeyGen alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $10 per seat/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 1, 2026invideo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter credits
    400 credits per seat/month
    Checked Nov 1, 2026invideo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    No
    Checked Nov 1, 2026invideo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Collaboration
    Multiplayer editing
    Checked Nov 1, 2026invideo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2 and GDPR
    Checked Nov 1, 2026invideo.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ElevenLabs logo

    2. ElevenLabs

    Best for: Creators and developers who need realistic AI voiceovers, voice clones or dubbing

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from HeyGen

    If you only need the voiceover or dubbing, without an on-screen avatar.

    Pros

    • Very natural, expressive voices across 90+ languages
    • Large voice library plus instant and professional voice cloning
    • Dubbing, music and sound effects in the same subscription
    • Well-documented API used by many apps

    Cons

    • Free plan has no commercial license
    • Credits are used fast on long audiobooks or dubbing
    • Professional voice cloning needs the Creator plan or higher
    Visit ElevenLabs Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ElevenLabs a good HeyGen alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    $0 with 10,000 credits/month
    Checked Nov 1, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $6/month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    90+
    Checked Nov 1, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Voice library
    17,500+ voices
    Checked Nov 1, 2026elevenlabs.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best HeyGen alternative for…

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

invideo logo

Best HeyGen alternative for most people

invideo

Better if you need full AI-generated scenes and editing rather than a talking presenter.

ElevenLabs logo

Best HeyGen alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ElevenLabs

If you only need the voiceover or dubbing, without an on-screen avatar.

invideo logo

Best HeyGen alternative for iPhone and Android

invideo

Better if you need full AI-generated scenes and editing rather than a talking presenter.

invideo logo

Best HeyGen alternative for working in the browser

invideo

Better if you need full AI-generated scenes and editing rather than a talking presenter.

HeyGen alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to HeyGen?

invideo ranks first right now. Better if you need full AI-generated scenes and editing rather than a talking presenter.

Is there a free alternative to HeyGen?

Yes. ElevenLabs (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to HeyGen?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from HeyGen?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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