AI avatar video maker with stock presenters, custom avatars, voices, and translation.
Official sources reviewed Oct 4, 2026 · See sources and limitations below
What the free plan includes
Up to three one-minute videos monthly, with standard processing and a 720p sharing link.
Plan type
Ongoing free plan
Free allowance
Up to three one-minute videos monthly, with standard processing and a 720p sharing link.
Download on free
No
Watermark on free
Yes
Commercial use on free
Yes
Credit card required
No
Paid plan
Creator: $29/month, or $24/month effective with annual billing; includes 600 monthly credits, 1080p export, and watermark removal.
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The limitation that matters
Free videos use sharing links, standard processing, and watermarks. Commercial distribution is allowed when inputs follow HeyGen's guidelines.
The public pricing page says 3 free videos per month; a current help article warns that some regions may receive 1–3. Paid credits cover generation, translation, and asset creation at feature-dependent rates.
Plan details can change. A source check confirms published information; it is not a hands-on quality review or a guarantee that the plan fits every project.
Check the original sources
These are the provider pages used for this record. An unconfirmed field means we could not establish a clear answer from the reviewed information.
Yes. HeyGen has an ongoing free plan. Up to three one-minute videos monthly, with standard processing and a 720p sharing link.
How much does HeyGen cost?
Creator: $29/month, or $24/month effective with annual billing; includes 600 monthly credits, 1080p export, and watermark removal.
Do I need a credit card to start using HeyGen?
No. The reviewed official sources say no credit card is required to start.
Can I download what I make on HeyGen's free plan?
No. The reviewed official sources say downloads or exports require a paid plan.
Can I use HeyGen's free output commercially?
The reviewed official sources indicate commercial use is allowed on free access. Free videos use sharing links, standard processing, and watermarks. Commercial distribution is allowed when inputs follow HeyGen's guidelines.
What is the main limit of HeyGen's free plan?
Free videos use sharing links, standard processing, and watermarks. Commercial distribution is allowed when inputs follow HeyGen's guidelines.
Cross-platform video editor with free timeline tools, templates, captions, effects, and a changing set of AI features.
Ongoing free plan
Free desktop, mobile, and web editing with local exports; AI and premium assets have feature-specific limits.
↳Short-form social video editing
✓Free downloads
Keep in mindFree manual projects can export cleanly, but templates, Pro assets, AI tools, 4K settings, or default outros may trigger locks or watermarks.
AI video creation and timeline editing suite with agents, generative models, stock footage, voice, and image tools.
Ongoing free plan
Limited AI credits reset weekly on Monday; manual timeline editing is free and uses no credits.
↳Prompt-to-video and manual timeline editing
✓Free downloads
Keep in mindThe current free credit amount and commercial license are unpublished. Free export allowances and watermark rules depend on the active plan.