Hedra vs HeyGen
Both handle AI avatar presenters. Below we compare only what the official sites publish: prices, annual billing, models and credit rules. We don't judge whose output is better — we have no side-by-side samples to publish, so it would be a guess.
Which to choose, and when
- To try one month on monthly billing: Hedra is cheaper, Starter at $10/mo; the cheapest on HeyGen is Creator at $29/mo.
- If you will use it for a full year: the entry plan billed annually is $96 on Hedra and $288 on HeyGen. Annual plans are usually paid up front, so they only pay off if you use the whole year.
- If you need video translation: by this site's use categories only HeyGen covers it; Hedra does not.
- If you plan to subscribe inside the iPhone app: we have no Hedra in-app prices to compare with its website; HeyGen costs the same in the app as on its website. Compared at US prices, which exclude tax on both sides.
There is no "better overall" verdict. Each point above fits one situation; choose by whichever matters most in yours.
Prices side by side
| Item | Hedra | HeyGen |
|---|---|---|
| Price status | Price verified | Price verified |
| Cheapest plan | Starter · $10/mo | Creator · $29/mo |
| That plan, billed annually | $96 $8/mo equivalent | $288 $24/mo equivalent |
| Most expensive plan | Pro · $75/mo | Creator · $29/mo |
| Credit cycle | Monthly | Monthly |
| Edition | International website subscription | Website · Creator |
| Price last confirmed | — | Sep 25, 2026 |
Amounts are list prices published on the official websites, in US dollars, before tax, and do not mean you can buy in your region.
All Hedra plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual total | Annual, per month | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $10 | $96 | $8 | 600 |
| Creator | $30 | $288 | $24 | 2,400 |
| Pro | $75 | $720 | $60 | 7,500 |
All HeyGen plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual total | Annual, per month | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creator | $29 | $288 | $24 | 600 |
Credit rules
Hedra
Monthly video duration credits (Starter ~30 mins, Creator ~120 mins), supporting 1080p output and proprietary Character-2 model.
HeyGen
On the web, monthly credits roll over for one billing cycle; annual credits accumulate until the yearly renewal date. Mobile rules differ.
Credits are not a shared currency: one Hedra credit and one HeyGen credit buy different things, so the counts cannot be compared directly.
Which models it offers
Hedra
HeyGen
From each tool's own official pages (pricing or model pages). Which models a plan includes changes between versions; each model page gives its source and when it was last confirmed.