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Runway vs HeyGen
A side-by-side comparison of Runway and HeyGen — pricing, ratings, features, and pros & cons.
Quick facts
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
|---|---|---|
| Starting from | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Developer | Runway | HeyGen |
Pros & cons
Runway
Pros
- Broad toolset in one place
- Active model updates
- Real editing timeline
Cons
- Credits deplete quickly
- Clip lengths are short
HeyGen
Pros
- Fast, natural avatars
- Strong translation feature
- Usable free tier
Cons
- Watermark on free plan
- Minutes cap on lower tiers
Key features
Runway
- Text-to-video and image-to-video
- Motion brush and camera controls
- Green screen and inpainting
- Lip sync
- Frame interpolation
HeyGen
- Instant and studio avatars
- Video translation with lip sync
- Interactive avatars
- API for personalized video
- Templates and brand kits