HeyGen — Review
The leading platform for creating videos with AI avatars indistinguishable from reality.
Updated : October 2026Analysis byL'équipe DigitalListsLevel : IntermediateFree plan available
Our verdict
If you want to make videos without showing your face or talking to the camera, HeyGen is currently the undisputed technology leader on realism.
Quick specs
Starting price€29/month
Free planYes
Platforms
Web
SupportEmail & Chat
Strengths
- Breathtakingly realistic avatars
- Ability to clone your own voice and face (Instant Avatar)
- Automatic video translation (keeps your voice)
Limitations
- Fairly high cost per minute of video
- The 'free' avatars lack facial expressions
- Render times can be long at peak hours
Who it's for
- +Online course creators
- +E-commerce sellers (product videos)
- +Faceless YouTube channels
Skip it if
- -Projects requiring very strong acting or complex emotion
Key features
- →Instant Avatar: clone yourself on video with 2 minutes of recording
- →Video Translation: translate your videos into 40+ languages with lip sync
- →Pro templates: over 300 ready-to-use models
Recommended gear for this software
The physical gear that complements HeyGen in a real creative workflow.
MicrophonesShure MV7+ (Noir)
The ultimate hybrid USB/XLR microphone for podcasters.
MicrophonesDJI Mic 2 (2 TX + 1 RX + boîtier de recharge)
The reference wireless microphone system for video.
StorageSanDisk Extreme PRO microSDXC (128 Go)
MicroSDXC UHS-I card (V30/U3 class).
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Pricing
Popular
Creator
For independent creators.
29€/month
- 15 video credits/month
- Fast video processing
- 3 Instant Avatars
Prices are indicative (last updated 2026) and may change. Always check the exact price on the official site.