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HeyGen vs Vidyard

HeyGen and Vidyard are both video & screen recording tools. HeyGen is aimed at creators and small businesses, while Vidyard is aimed at small businesses and enterprise. HeyGen costs less, from $29/mo versus $89/mo for Vidyard. Both have a free plan.

HeyGen

AI avatars and video translation

Vidyard

Video for sales and marketing

PricingFreemium · $29Freemium · $89
Starting price$29/mo$89/mo
Free planYesYes
Free trial—14 days
Built forCreators, Small businessesSmall businesses, Enterprise
Platformswebweb, macos, windows, ios, android
CountryUS · 2020CA · 2011
Rating——

Choose HeyGen if

Marketing and sales teams producing presenter-style and localized video.

  • Realistic avatars and translation
  • Fast video production
  • Strong localization

Look elsewhere if: Cinematic or creative video (Runway).

Choose Vidyard if

Sales and marketing teams using video in outreach.

  • Built for sales workflows
  • Detailed viewer analytics
  • Strong CRM integrations

Look elsewhere if: Internal async communication (Loom).

HeyGen vs Vidyard pricing

HeyGen

  • Free$03 videos/mo, up to 1 min each
  • Creator$29/mo$24/mo billed annually; 600 credits, 1080p, 30-min videos
  • Pro$49/mo1,000 credits/mo, 4K export; scales to 100k credits
  • Business$149/mo+$20/seat/mo; 1,500 credits, 60-min videos
  • EnterpriseCustomSCIM, invoice billing, no video length cap

Vidyard

  • Free$05 videos/mo, 30-min recordings, 15 AI videos
  • Starter$89/seat/mo$59 billed annually; unlimited recording
  • TeamsCustomCRM/MAP integrations, team analytics; 5+ seats
  • EnterpriseCustomSSO, custom permissions, unlimited integrations

HeyGen · Key features

  • AI avatars and digital twins
  • Script to video with templates
  • Video translation with lip sync
  • Personalized video at scale via API
  • Interactive streaming avatars
  • Brand kit and collaboration

Cons

  • Uncanny moments in some outputs
  • Credits and length limits
  • Ethical considerations for digital twins

Vidyard · Key features

  • Screen and webcam recording for outreach
  • Viewer analytics and notifications
  • CTAs and calendar booking
  • CRM and sequencer integrations
  • Video hosting with SEO
  • AI avatars and scripts

Cons

  • Teams pricing quote-based
  • Overlaps with Loom
  • Hosting limits on free

HeyGen vs Vidyard: FAQ

Which is cheaper, HeyGen or Vidyard?

HeyGen starts at $29/mo and Vidyard at $89/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do HeyGen and Vidyard have a free plan?

Yes, both HeyGen and Vidyard have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.

Not sure yet?