HeyGen Free Tier Guide
Grade BCompare sub-models, daily quota limits, login requirements, and generation settings.
Free video output at a glance
Based on 3 videos and the lowest observed video cost. Actual output can change with duration, resolution, audio, references, and other settings.
Overview
HeyGen Free includes 3 videos per month, up to 1 minute each, with standard processing. The authenticated workspace showed 3 free videos left.
Free Video Output
The Free allowance is already expressed as the practical output: up to 3 videos per month. Avatar IV and Video Agent are listed as Free features.
Engine Cost Caveat
Public documentation lists Avatar III at 3 credits per minute and Avatar IV, Avatar V, and Video Agent at 20 credits per minute. Those are credit rates, not confirmed default Generate-button costs for the Free video quota.
Evidence Notes
- Source level: public pricing and authenticated UI observed on 2026-07-22.
- No project, generation, or ledger check was performed.
Sub-Models & Credit Costs
Costs and estimated output vary by model and generation settings. This table is the structured catalog's single source for model-level credit details.
| Model Name | Cost Per Video | Max Duration | Max Resolution | Est. Runs / Cycle | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avatar IV (public rate) | 20 videos | 60s | 720p | 3/cycle | — |
Advantages (Pros)
- •Market-leading lip-syncing and voice cloning
- •1 full minute video length on free trial
Limitations (Cons)
- •One-time trial credit, no daily or monthly refresh
- •Watermarked video export
Free Policy Matrix
Alternative Free Tools
AIReel
Authenticated UI observed 2026-07-22: account balance is 200 (unit and refresh cycle not labelled). AIReel 3.0 default button shows 90 and Pixverse shows 100; other selector figures are not confirmed button costs.
Vivideo
Authenticated UI observed 2026-08-10: Free plan provides access to 30+ top AI video models (Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.5, Kling 2.5, Sora 2, Wan 2.6), but includes 0 initial generation credits. Users can earn 5 free credits via Trustpilot review task or subscribe to /week Pro plan (30 credits/week).
OpenArt
Authenticated UI observed 2026-08-10: Free plan provides 40 initial trial credits + 10 daily free credits. Supports Seedance 2.5, Kling 2.6/3.0, Veo 3, and Wan 2.6. Video generations cost 20-80 credits per 5s clip.