HeyGen vs Synthesia: Which Is Better in 2026?
Synthesia scores 8.6/10 against HeyGen's 8.2 on our rubric, with the gap concentrated in specific areas. If voice quality is the deciding factor, HeyGen (8/10) is the safer pick; if you're price-sensitive, Synthesia is the better value (7/10).
Yan yana
| Metric | HeyGen | Synthesia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Voice quality | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| UI | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $29/mo | $18/mo |
| Most popular plan | $29/mo | $60/mo |
| Languages supported | 175 | 130 |
| Voices in catalog | 300 | 1000 |
| Voice cloning | Yes | Yes |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Emotion control | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial use | Yes | Yes |
| Audio quality | studio-44.1kHz | studio-44.1kHz |
| Output formats | mp4 | mp4 |
| Founded | 2020 · United States | 2017 · United Kingdom |
| Enterprise plan | No | Yes |
Fiyat kapışması
If budget is the deciding factor, Synthesia wins on entry pricing: $18 vs $29/mo.
HeyGen'ı ne zaman seçmeli
- You're localizing for global markets and want one workflow per language family.
- You're prototyping on a zero budget.
Synthesia'ı ne zaman seçmeli
- Budget is the dominant constraint and you need predictable per-minute economics.
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Frequently asked questions
Is HeyGen or Synthesia better for podcast voiceover?
For podcast voiceover, Synthesia edges out HeyGen on our rubric (8.6 vs 8.2). The deciding factor is long-form consistency and natural pacing.
Which one is cheaper?
Synthesia starts at $18/month, cheaper than HeyGen's $29/month entry plan.
Which has more languages?
HeyGen supports 175 languages; Synthesia supports 130. HeyGen is the broader choice for multilingual projects.
Do both offer voice cloning?
Yes — both support voice cloning. Consent requirements apply on both platforms.
Which is better for e learning courses?
For e learning courses, HeyGen scores 8.8/10 versus Synthesia's 9.2/10 — see our use-case page for the full ranked list.