Alternatives · Video
HeyGen alternatives
The closest alternatives to HeyGen are Fliki, VEED and Pictory, which also cover generating videos from text and turning text into speech. 12 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Fliki and VEED. The lowest paid plan starts at $6 per month (ElevenLabs).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 12
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of HeyGen's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1

FlikiVerifiedFree tier · from $28/mo
Turns scripts, blog posts, and prompts into narrated videos with AI voices for creators and teams.
Also does:Generating videos from textTurning text into speechAdding subtitles to videosMaking videos with AI avatars
Web
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VEEDVerifiedFree tier
AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.
Also does:Adding subtitles to videosGenerating videos from textMaking videos with AI avatarsDubbing videos into other languages
Web · API
- 3

PictoryVerifiedFree trial · from $25/mo
Turns scripts, articles, URLs, slides, or audio into finished videos for marketers, trainers, and creators.
Also does:Generating videos from textMaking videos with AI avatarsAdding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languages
Web · API
- 4

ElevenLabsVerifiedFree tier · from $6/mo
AI voice platform for generating speech, music, and sound effects, plus voice agents for creators and developers.
Also does:Turning text into speechCloning voicesDubbing videos into other languagesTranslating text
Web · API
- 5

SynthesiaVerifiedFree tier · from $19/mo
AI video platform for business teams that turns text, documents, and slides into avatar-led videos in many languages.
Also does:Making videos with AI avatarsGenerating videos from textDubbing videos into other languagesTranslating text
API
- 6

Rask AIVerifiedFree trial · from $33/mo
Dubs videos into other languages with cloned voices, for creators, course teams and media studios.
Also does:Dubbing videos into other languagesAdding subtitles to videosCloning voicesTurning text into speech
API
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CapCutVerifiedFree tier
Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.
Also does:Adding subtitles to videosTurning text into speechGenerating videos from text
Web
- 8

DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo
AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.
Also does:Adding subtitles to videosMaking videos with AI avatarsGenerating videos from text
Web · Mac · Windows
- 9

Murf AIVerifiedPay as you go
AI voice platform for teams that need text-to-speech, studio voiceovers and video dubbing.
Also does:Turning text into speechDubbing videos into other languagesCloning voices
API
- 10
Sarvam AIVerifiedPay as you go
Sarvam AI gives developers speech, translation, and document APIs for Indic-language products.
Also does:Turning text into speechTranslating textCloning voices
Web · API
- 11

FLUXVerifiedPay as you go
Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Web · API
- 12

OpusClipVerifiedFree tier · from $15/mo
Turns long videos into short, captioned clips for creators and social teams.
Also does:Adding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languages
Web · API
- 13

CaptionsVerifiedFree tier · from $24.99/mo
AI video editor that turns raw footage into captioned, styled videos for creators and marketing teams.
Also does:Adding subtitles to videosMaking videos with AI avatars
Web · iOS · Android
- 14

PikaVerifiedFree tier · from $8/mo
Generative video, image and audio tools for creators who need clips, product ads and sound from the web, iOS or an API.
Also does:Turning text into speechGenerating videos from text
Web · iOS · API
- 15

Resemble AIVerifiedFree tier · from $350/mo
Deepfake detection API that checks audio, video, and images for security and trust teams.
Also does:Cloning voicesTurning text into speech
API
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeyGen | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Fliki | Free tier · from $28/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| VEED | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Pictory | Free trial · from $25/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| ElevenLabs | Free tier · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Synthesia | Free tier · from $19/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Rask AI | Free trial · from $33/mo | No | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Descript | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Murf AI | Pay as you go | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Sarvam AI | Pay as you go | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| FLUX | Pay as you go | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| OpusClip | Free tier · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Captions | Free tier · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Pika | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Resemble AI | Free tier · from $350/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to HeyGen?
- Fliki is the closest match: it also covers generating videos from text, turning text into speech and adding subtitles to videos. VEED and Pictory come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of HeyGen's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to HeyGen?
- Yes. Fliki, VEED and ElevenLabs can be used for free. Fliki has a free plan, and paid plans start at $28 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to HeyGen?
- Among paid plans, ElevenLabs starts lowest at $6 per month, against $24 for HeyGen.
- Which HeyGen alternatives have a mobile app?
- Captions and Pika have an iPhone or Android app.