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
Head-to-head
Syllaby vs HeyGen: which AI video tool for faceless content?
At a glance
Starts atPaid from $9/mo
- No free plan
HeyGen is the avatar specialist: free for 3 videos a month up to 1 minute, Creator at $29/month ($24 yearly) for 30-minute videos, and 4K from Pro. Syllaby bundles ideas, scripts, faceless videos, avatars and scheduling. Starter is $9/month for 100 credits, but its FAQ says there is no free trial. For realistic presenters, HeyGen. For a cheap all-in-one posting machine, Syllaby.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | HeyGen | Syllaby |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 3 videos/mo, up to 1 min, 1080p | No free plan, no free trial |
| Entry plan | Creator: $29/mo, $24 yearly; 600 credits | Starter: $9/mo; 100 credits |
| Next plan | Pro: from $49/mo; 1,000 credits, 4K | Basic: $29/mo or $24.67 yearly; 500 credits, 1 voice clone |
| Video length | Free 1 min, Creator and Pro 30 min | Unlimited video length |
| Avatar output | Core feature | About 2 avatar minutes on Starter (50 credits per minute) |
| Scheduling | Not listed | Bulk, unlimited |
| Commercial use | Premium plans | Paid plans (our listing data) |
| Best for | Presenter and translated videos | Faceless channels on a budget |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels
Syllaby charges 13 credits per minute of faceless video, so Starter's 100 credits is about 7 one-minute Shorts. Basic's 500 credits is about 38. HeyGen Free gives 3 one-minute avatar videos, and Creator removes the watermark. HeyGen also translates videos into 30+ languages on Free.
How to choose
- Want a talking avatar of you? HeyGen.
- Want faceless Shorts and auto-posting? Syllaby.
- Posting daily faceless? Syllaby Basic, about 38 videos.
- Start on HeyGen Free since Syllaby has no trial.
Common questions
Is Syllaby free?
No. Its FAQ says there is no free trial.
Is HeyGen free?
Yes, 3 videos a month up to 1 minute.
Which is cheaper, HeyGen or Syllaby?
Syllaby Starter is $9/month. HeyGen Creator is $29/month, but HeyGen has a free plan.
Related: HeyGen vs Synthesia, HeyGen vs Higgsfield, HeyGen alternatives, AI avatar tools.
Sources: heygen.com/pricing, syllaby.io/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.