HeyGen vs Runway
Side-by-side on price, features and best fit — plus a quick verdict.
| HeyGen | Runway | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo | $15/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Category | AI Video Generation | AI Video Generation |
| Best for | video translation, avatar marketing videos, localization | short AI video clips, creative video, visual effects |
HeyGen
AI avatars and realistic video translation with lip-sync.
$29/mo
Free tier available
- AI avatars
- Video translation + lip-sync
- Talking photo
- Templates
Runway
AI video generation and editing for creators and filmmakers.
$15/mo
Free tier available
- Text-to-video
- Video-to-video
- Green screen / inpainting
- Motion controls
Verdict
Choose HeyGen if you want video translation; pick Runway for short AI video clips. Both are worth a quick trial before committing.