Side-by-side comparison of free tiers, features, privacy, and company background. Updated for 2026.
AI avatar video — photorealistic talking heads from text
HeyGen generates photorealistic AI avatar videos from a script, with 100+ preset avatars or the option to clone your own. Supports 40+ languages with realistic lip-sync. Best for marketers, educators, and creators who need talking-head video content at scale.
Sign up at heygen.com → Pick an avatar and paste your script → Generate a video clip and export it
Professional — used in Oscar-winning films
Runway is the industry standard for AI video, used in Oscar-winning VFX productions like Everything Everywhere All at Once. Gen-3 Alpha produces the highest-fidelity AI video available, with precise camera and motion controls. Best for filmmakers and professional video editors who need production-quality output.
Sign up at runwayml.com to get 125 free credits → Choose Gen-3 Alpha and enter a prompt → Use motion controls to refine camera movement and style