HeyGen Pricing Explained: What You'll Really Pay

You want to know what HeyGen costs. The sticker price is just the start. Your real bill depends on credits, features, and how you work.

This guide shows you how to read HeyGen’s plans. You will learn what credits buy. You will see where costs can grow. You will get a clear way to pick the right plan. We use a pricing snapshot from July 2026. Always check the official page before you buy.

How does HeyGen pricing work?

HeyGen sells monthly or annual plans. Each plan gives you a set number of credits. You spend credits to make videos. More expensive plans give you more credits and extra features.

Here are the web plans as of July 2026, from the official pricing page:

• Free. $0. You get up to 3 videos per month. Each video can be up to 1 minute long. Resolution is 720p. You can make one custom Digital Twin.
• Creator. $29 per month. Or $24 per month if you pay yearly. You get 600 credits each month. Videos can be up to 30 minutes long. Resolution is 1080p.
• Pro. Starts at $49 per month. You get 1,000 credits each month. Higher credit tiers cost more. Videos can be up to 30 minutes long. Resolution is 4K.
• Business. $149 per month for the first seat. Each extra seat costs $20 per month. You get 1,500 credits each month. Videos can be up to 60 minutes long. The team shares one credit pool.
• Enterprise. You must contact sales for a custom price.

Monthly plan credits can roll into the next billing cycle. Annual plan credits build up until the year ends. These details can change. Recheck the live page before you buy.

What are HeyGen credits?

Credits are the fuel for your videos. You spend them to generate content. Not all features cost the same number of credits.

Paid plans include credits for premium features. Each premium feature has its own rate. Some standard options do not use those credits. In July 2026, HeyGen renamed Generative Credits to Premium Credits. You can read the full update on the HeyGen blog.

Premium features include Avatar IV, lip-sync video translation, Video Agent, and some AI-generated assets. The product now shows a cost estimate before you generate premium content. It may also suggest a credit-free alternative if your balance is low.

Your real budgeting task is simple. You must decide how many premium features you will use. Then you can estimate your credit burn.

How much does HeyGen cost per month?

Your monthly cost has two parts. The first part is your plan fee. The second part is any extra credit you buy.

A light user stays inside the plan’s credit pool. They pay only the plan fee. A heavy user runs out of credits. They buy more. On the Business plan, extra credits cost $0.05 each. You buy them in blocks of 100 for $5. This is explained in the official credit guide.

Here is a simple math example. This is just arithmetic. It is not a promise. Real rates can change. Suppose you have the Creator plan with 600 credits. You use a feature that costs 20 credits per minute. If you spent all 600 credits on that feature, you would get 30 minutes of video. That is 600 divided by 20. Your actual minutes will vary. You will likely use a mix of standard and premium features.

Where can costs grow?

Your bill can grow beyond the plan fee. Here are the main reasons.

Premium feature usage

Premium features burn credits faster. Lip-sync translation costs more than basic audio dubbing. In fact, audio dubbing became unlimited in July 2026. But lip-sync translation still uses Premium Credits. Always check the cost estimate before you generate.

Re-renders

You may need to revise a script or adjust its pace. A new premium generation may use more credits. The exact cost depends on the selected mode. HeyGen now shows the estimate before premium generation. Use that estimate when you budget for revisions. Do not assume every edit has the same cost.

Team seats

On the Business plan, each extra seat costs $20 per month. But extra seats do not add more credits to the team pool. Your team shares the same 1,500 credits. More people making videos means the pool drains faster.

How to pick the right plan

Use this simple framework.

1. Estimate your monthly video minutes. How many finished minutes do you need?
2. Decide on quality. Will you use premium avatars or lip-sync translation often?
3. Model likely revisions. Use the displayed rate for your chosen mode. Add only the attempts your workflow usually needs.
4. Check the credit math. Look at the plan’s credit pool. Divide by the credit rate of your most-used feature. Can you make enough minutes?
5. Compare plans. If the Creator pool is too small, look at Pro. If you work with a team, look at Business.

Here is a quick comparison table based on the July 2026 snapshot.

Plan	Monthly Price	Credits	Best For
Free	$0	3 videos	Quick tests
Creator	$29	600	Solo creators
Pro	from $49	1,000+	Frequent creators
Business	$149 + $20/seat	1,500 shared	Small teams
Enterprise	Custom	Custom	Large organizations

A note on API pricing

HeyGen also sells API access. API billing is separate from web plans. You pay as you go from a prepaid wallet. Rates depend on output duration and mode. Do not mix API rates into your web plan budget. Check the official API pricing for details.

A simpler alternative: Kyndrify

Kyndrify’s current plans and features are listed on its pricing page. We do not repeat them here because they can change. Compare the live pages using the same method: list the features you need, estimate use, and price the full workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Does HeyGen have a free plan? Yes. The Free plan gives you up to 3 videos per month. Each can be up to 1 minute long. It is a simple way to test the workflow.

Why do my credits run out so fast? Premium features use credits at different rates. Repeating a premium generation may use more. Team members also share one pool. Check the estimate before each premium generation.

How can I lower my HeyGen bill? Finish the script before you generate. Check the displayed premium cost. Use a credit-free option when it meets the need. Watch the shared balance, and compare a higher tier with repeated top-ups.

Does HeyGen offer enterprise pricing? Yes. The Enterprise plan is custom-quoted. Contact sales for a price. It includes dedicated support and higher limits.

Where can I see HeyGen’s current prices? Go to HeyGen’s official pricing page. Plan names, credit amounts, and dollar figures change. Always confirm the latest details there before you buy.

The bottom line

HeyGen pricing is more than one monthly number. Your total depends on the plan, premium modes, seats, and top-ups. Map the workflow first. Use the live cost estimates. Then choose the smallest plan with sensible headroom.

Related reading

• Can You Make Money With HeyGen AI Videos?
• Can You Make Money With AI Avatars?
• AI Video Integrations: What to Know

Disclaimer: Prices and features in this article reflect a snapshot from July 2026. HeyGen changes its plans often. Always visit the official pricing page for current details. The arithmetic example is an illustration only. It is not a promise of cost or output.