HeyGen

by HeyGen

AI avatar video generator with talking-head cloning and 100+ language dubs.

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TL;DR

Best for marketers and educators who need talking-head video at scale or dubbed in multiple languages. Pricing: freemium.

What it is

HeyGen generates talking-head video from a script using AI avatars (preset or cloned from a personal video). The Video Translate feature lip-syncs an existing video to a new language.

Best for: Marketers and educators who need talking-head video at scale or dubbed in multiple languages.
Watch out for: Avatar realism varies by language; consent + likeness terms apply to clones.

Install / use

Go to HeyGen heygen.com

Features

Speaker diarization	No
Word-level timestamps	No
Streaming / real-time	No
Languages supported	175
HIPAA eligible	No

HeyGen vs Whipscribe

Feature	HeyGen	Whipscribe
Category	Products	Transcription APIs
Pricing	Not verified	$4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup
Speaker diarization	Not verified	Yes
Word timestamps	Not verified	Yes
Streaming	Not verified	No
Languages	175	99
Platforms	Web	Web, API, MCP

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