Descript vs HeyGen
Both cover video. Descript is the cheaper way in at $24/mo — $5/mo less than HeyGen.
Entry cost
HeyGen $29/mo
Avatar video plus very good video translation and lip-sync.
Free tier: yes · Billing: seat
Plan by plan
| Descript | Price | HeyGen | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Hobbyist | $24 | Creator | $29 |
| Creator | $35 | Pro | $49 |
| Business | $65 | Business | $149 |
| Enterprise | — | Enterprise | — |
Which to pick
Descript — Podcast and talking-head editing without a timeline.
HeyGen — Localising one video into a dozen languages.
Descript checked 2026-09-03 · HeyGen checked 2026-09-03