Which is better for video creators, HeyGen or Runway?

It depends on your workflow — compare features in the table above and pick the one that matches your use case.

HeyGen vs Runway (2026) — Features, Pricing, Alternatives

AI avatars and video translation with lip sync

AI video generation and editing for creators

HeyGen vs Runway comparison
Attribute	HeyGen	Runway
Pricing	Freemium	Freemium
Starting price	$29/mo	$15/mo
Free tier	Yes	Yes
Rating	4.5 / 5	4.6 / 5
Categories	AI Video Generation AI Voice & Voiceover	AI Video Editing AI Video Generation
Use cases	AI Video Translation AI Voice-Over	Short-Form Clipping
Key features	AI avatars Video translation (40+ languages) Lip sync Voice cloning Custom avatar creation	Text-to-video Gen-3 Image-to-video Background removal Motion tracking Inpainting

Which one is cheaper, HeyGen or Runway?

HeyGen starts at $29/mo, Runway starts at $15/mo.

Do both have a free tier?

HeyGen has a free tier. Runway has a free tier.