Starts atFree trial · paid from $29/mo
- No free plan
- Free trial7 days, card charged if you stay
Head-to-head
Blotato vs HeyGen: AI avatars or AI content pipeline?
At a glance
Starts atFree plan · paid from $24/mo billed yearly
- Free plan3 videos/month up to 1 min, 1080p
- Watermark on free exports
- Commercial use on paid plans
Both start at $29/month but do different jobs. HeyGen makes AI avatar videos and translates videos with lip sync. Free gives 3 videos a month up to 1 minute. Creator is $29/month or $24 yearly. Blotato writes posts, makes AI images and faceless videos, and posts them to 20 social accounts on Starter, with an API for automation. No free plan, only a 7-day trial. Want a talking avatar? HeyGen. Want to automate and post content? Blotato.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Blotato | HeyGen |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No. 7-day trial on every plan, card charged if you stay | Yes: 3 videos a month, 1 minute max, up to 1080p |
| Entry plan | Starter: $29/month, 1,250 AI credits, 20 social accounts | Creator: $29/month or $24 yearly, 600 credits, 30 minute videos |
| Mid plan | Creator: $97/month, 5,000 credits, 40 accounts | Pro: $49/month, 1,000 credits, 4K |
| Top plan | Agency: $499/month, 28,000 credits | Business: $149/month + $20/seat |
| Posting | Built in, to many accounts | Not listed on HeyGen's pricing page (Oct 2026) |
| API | Yes, not in the trial | Not listed on HeyGen's pricing page (Oct 2026) |
| Best for | Automated faceless content | Avatar and translated videos |
Which one for Shorts, TikTok and Reels?
A faceless channel posting daily across TikTok, Reels and Shorts gets more from Blotato's posting tools. A creator who wants their own face on camera without filming gets more from HeyGen. Some use HeyGen for the avatar clip and Blotato to post it.
How to choose
- Need a talking avatar? Try HeyGen Free.
- Need posting to many accounts? Blotato trial.
- Using n8n or Make? Blotato's API.
- Cancel the Blotato trial before day 7 if you do not want to pay.
Questions people ask
Is Blotato free?
No. Every plan has a 7-day trial, and your card is charged if you do not cancel.
Is HeyGen free?
Yes: 3 videos a month, up to 1 minute, up to 1080p.
Can Blotato make avatar videos like HeyGen?
Blotato makes AI images and faceless videos. HeyGen is built for avatar videos and lip-synced translation.
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Sources: blotato.com/pricing, heygen.com/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.