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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 10th, 2026 # Reviews of HeyGen Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews LV Luis V Account ExecutiveBroadcast Media, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The AI-generated videos provide a novel method to present campaigns, while the image generation feature has streamlined this brainstorming process for pitches.“ June 16, 2026 LV Luis V Account ExecutiveBroadcast Media, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sometimes the platform has bugs, such as much slower processing of larger video footage or some produced images not being exactly the tone we had in mind.“ June 16, 2026 Wilfried L CEOMarketing and Advertising, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It has become an important part of our content workflow because it allows us to create high volumes of professional video content quickly and efficiently.“ May 12, 2026 Elena M CEOHospital & Health Care, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Not only did I pay for months at a premium, but then I paid for an annual account and was charged twice and cannot get customer service and lost my entire account and all of my videos“ May 6, 2026 Matthew F. C PresidentInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “You can quickly create multiple versions of videos for different audiences or languages which is a huge benefit for growing businesses.“ May 5, 2026 Matthew F. C PresidentInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “One of the main downsides is that while the avatars are impressive they can still feel slightly unnatural at times especially in longer videos or with more complex scripts.“ May 5, 2026 Matthew F. C PresidentInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The built in writing workflow is also helpful for drafting and refining scripts directly inside the platform.“ May 5, 2026 PA Pam A Owner CreatorCivic & Social Organization, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I don't think customer service or finance can create rigid rules and stick to them when the AI is still learning and making mistakes.“ August 6, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 320 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Matthew F. C. President Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "HeyGen Review. A Fast and Scalable Way to Create Professional Videos" May 5, 2026 4.0 Overall my experience with HeyGen has been very positive. It is a fast and efficient way to create professional looking videos without the need for a full production setup. While there are some limitations with realism and customization the platform delivers strong results especially for marketing training and scalable content. It is a great tool if you value speed and simplicity. Pros What stood out most about HeyGen is how fast and easy it makes video creation. You can take a simple script and turn it into a polished professional looking video in minutes. The AI avatars are impressively realistic and the voice generation is good enough for real business use especially for marketing training and explainer content. The user interface is clean and intuitive which makes it accessible even if you do not have a background in video editing. Everything from script input to scene building feels streamlined and easy to navigate. Another big advantage is how easy it is to scale content. You can quickly create multiple versions of videos for different audiences or languages which is a huge benefit for growing businesses. From a value for money perspective HeyGen can replace a lot of traditional video production costs which makes it a very cost effective solution. The built in writing workflow is also helpful for drafting and refining scripts directly inside the platform. On the security side it feels stable and suitable for professional use. Customer support has been responsive in my experience which adds confidence when using the platform. Cons One of the main downsides is that while the avatars are impressive they can still feel slightly unnatural at times especially in longer videos or with more complex scripts. The realism is good but not perfect which can occasionally break immersion. Customization can also feel somewhat limited depending on what you are trying to achieve. While it is great for quick content creation it is not as flexible as traditional video editing tools for more detailed or creative projects. The pricing can add up quickly if you are producing a high volume of content or need access to more advanced features which may be a consideration for smaller teams. Image generation and visual assets are useful but not as strong as dedicated tools which means you may still need to rely on external platforms for more advanced design work. There can also be a bit of trial and error with the writing and voice delivery to get the tone just right which adds some extra time to the process. Overall it is a powerful platform but still has some limitations when it comes to realism flexibility and advanced creative control. Review Source cR cesar R. Real Estate Agent Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Heygen is the market leader in Avatar creation" April 2, 2026 5.0 Heygen has been a great product to get content out without having to shoot myself. Video creation is easy and with the video agent, I can create something quick or animation on the fly. Pros I like that they keep on innovating and adding features that make it easy to produce content. I actually just got an update earlier today. Cons I don't like paying for additional custom avatars as it adds up quick. I'd rather be able to invest more into credits to produce better overall quality content. Alternatives considered [Zoho Social](https://www.capterra.com/p/159351/Zoho-Social/) Reason for choosing HeyGen The end product looked better for the price available. Review Source ÁH Álvaro H. Develop Internet Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "I don't want to know anything more about this app" August 30, 2026 1.0 I'm furious. I had over 700 credits and a ton of videos created. I downgraded to the free plan for health reasons, and now I've lost all my credits and can't download my videos. I have to pay again to do it. I don't understand. If I bought credits, I should be able to use them when I can, not when it suits them. It's a disgrace. Besides the numerous problems I had creating videos with Latin American accents instead of Spanish, which were impossible for me to understand, and the constant apologies from the creator for all sorts of design flaws, when I finally had them properly created, I can't download them because the free plan doesn't allow it. It's truly ridiculous. I'm never paying for or using this app again. Pros I didn't like it at all, and I don't want anything to do with this app. I wasted all my time creating videos with a premium plan, and when I switched to the free version because I no longer needed videos, it wouldn't let me download them unless I upgraded. It's a disgrace. Cons Their policy states that you lose everything if you don't renew every month. I feel scammed and cheated. Alternatives considered [Microsoft Visual Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/80230/microsoft-visual-studio/) Reason for choosing HeyGen I thought it was better, I was wrong and I wasted time and money. Review Source PA Pam A. Owner Creator Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Heygen's Customer Support and Finance just took a dive." August 6, 2026 3.0 Overall their service has gone from okay to good and now it's unacceptable. I don't even want to think about this but I may have to look for another AI video creation platform. Since this technology is still growing and changing, the backend of the company has to stay available for communication and the finance department has to remain open to reimbursing AI mistakes and errors. I don't think customer service or finance can create rigid rules and stick to them when the AI is still learning and making mistakes. Pros HeyGen's Avatar Shots is a great product that 70% of the time gives great results the first time. When the video isn't correct or needs to be regenerated HeyGen was good about reimbursing credits used to regenerage. Cons They recently did an update without notify and preparing their current customers. Avatar Shots wasn't listed on the "home page" and I had to go to the chat help to find how to use the product. Then I was unable to "generate" my video as the system was requiring me to upgrade...I had already upgraded months ago. Then I had over 3,000 credits that I had purchased that they took away and implemented a policy that credits could not be carried over so I lost all but 600 credits. Now, they refuse to refund credits for video shots where words are mispronounced. At first I didn't mind upgrading because they were great to work with, but now it's all about how much money they can get from me. It's too bad because the product is good. Review Source Wilfried L. CEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Happy Avataring, Excellent AI Video Platform for Fast Scalable Content Creation" May 12, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with HeyGen has been very positive. The platform delivers exactly what we need for scalable AI video production. Avatar creation is simple, videos are easy to generate, and the system works reliably. It has become an important part of our content workflow because it allows us to create high volumes of professional video content quickly and efficiently. Customer support has also been responsive whenever needed. Pros The biggest advantage of HeyGen is how easy it is to create professional AI avatar videos at scale. The avatars look realistic, video generation is fast, and the workflow is very beginner friendly. We use it heavily for marketing, social media content, explainers, and short-form videos. The user interface is clean, rendering is quick, and the platform keeps improving with new features. It saves a huge amount of production time compared to traditional video creation. Cons Some advanced customization options could still improve, especially around fine facial expressions and motion control. Occasionally certain voices or avatar movements can feel slightly repetitive, but overall the quality is very strong and improving rapidly. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "No Customer Support - I've been a paying customer since they first started, and lost my entire account. " May 6, 2026 1.0 Hopefully they'll be responsive to these complaints and I can change my review, but as far as I can tell, it was a terrible, terrible experience, horrible. All of these AI companies have so much control that you can't do anything about it if they just decide to wipe out your account, and no customer service whatsoever. I believe these AI companies are running out of storage space, and instead of telling you, they're just wiping out your accounts, and you really can't do anything about it. Pros As an early adopter, the software worked well until it just stopped and stole or deleted all of my assets. Cons Absolutely no customer service, no way to complain, no way to get a human being. Absolutely nothing I can do. Not only did I pay for months at a premium, but then I paid for an annual account and was charged twice and cannot get customer service and lost my entire account and all of my videos Review Source AS Amaury S. CEO E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The support team" June 25, 2026 5.0 The support team was responsive, professional, and quickly resolved my issue. Highly recommended for creating AI videos. Pros Excellent platform with high-quality avatars and easy-to-use tools. Great platform with impressive avatar quality and powerful AI video tools. The voices, animations, and customization options are excellent, making content creation fast and professional. Highly recommended. Cons The support button or icon could be more visible and easier to find within the platform. Other than that, the overall experience has been excellent. Review Source WB Wissam B. CEO Hospitality Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Low Quality and Counter Intuitive" August 4, 2026 1.0 Based on my experience, I cannot recommend HeyGen. The concept is promising, but the actual video quality and consistency were simply not good enough for professional use. Pros Nothing at all it is too expensive and it does not do the job well. My appearance and my voice were far from being anything close or accurate. Cons What I liked least was the inconsistency and poor quality of the generated videos. My appearance would change between scenes, especially my hands, which sometimes had random accessories, incorrect details, or even distorted, unnatural looking fingers and hands. Despite repeated attempts to correct the output, the same problems kept occurring. I spent more time trying to fix AI generated mistakes than actually creating usable videos, which made the service frustrating and ultimately not worth paying for. Review Source Michael U. HR E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Satisfaction approved" May 21, 2026 5.0 I would give it 4 Star out of 5 Star I love the facilities provided to take action and learn by doing, it made me feel great with results I have never experienced before using such tool Pros The video creator and the user interface it made me love working with it even knowing I am not a pro when it comes to multimedia presentation Cons The price is to my taste a big handicap for people to stay with it. In many countries the amount charged is much to high and not important enough to make people stay with it . Review Source BK Boris K. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best AI avatar videos we've used" October 21, 2026 5.0 Pros We use HeyGen for AI presenter videos — the avatars look realistic, the editor is fast, and turning a script into a finished video takes minutes instead of a studio shoot. It's the best avatar tool we've tried. Cons The good avatars need a paid plan, and rendering longer videos can take a while. Pricing adds up if you publish a lot. Review Source KP Kuppam P. Business Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "a new ai studio makes it easy to make videos." June 8, 2025 5.0 making films for my online store used to take hours and was a pain. that only takes about 30 minutes with heygen's ai studio. there's no need for a camera or other fancy gear for me to make product ads. it helped me post more on tiktok, and now i get more hits. it helps me get things done faster and better. Pros heygen's new ai studio is great for quickly making movies. i type a story, choose an avatar, and in minutes i have a video that looks like it was made by a pro. it's cool that i can change how my avatar moves to fit the mood with motion control. lots of voices and more than 100 characters let me make things for my small business that look real. it also works great for social media clips. Cons when they say strange words, the lip sync can look a little off. also, the free plan only lets you make three short movies a month, which isn't enough to really test it. Review Source DI Dmitry I. Freelancer Animation Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "They keep rejecting videos. Support is ignoring you" May 5, 2025 2.0 They charge a lot of money for a subscription, but once you would pay they forget about your existence. No support, forget it. Pros They provide access to a very Interesting technology, but... Cons \- They would constantly reject your videos for false reasons even if the video consists of ONE word (legal one) - Only bots would respond if you contact within their support chat. Ther would be always the same standard reply, after which the dialogue would stop. - There would be no point in appealing a rejection to render a video. Your appeal would never considered on its merits and a problem would not be resolved Review Source DJ Douarou J. Artist producer Music Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Capterra reviews HeyGen" December 9, 2024 3.0 Aspect neutral and try better to reach more idea Pros Optional marketing with translation voice and diverse background Cons Easy to grow contact with customers online Review Source CL Cameron L. Owner Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Heygen is best for self avatars and sync to uploaded audio." March 24, 2024 5.0 So far Heygen wins overall compared to all the other similar products I've tried. I just wish they would establish a single payment model for lifetime access. Some of their competitors are doing this. If they progress to Heygen's quality, I'll likely move to one of them, unless Heygen adopts a lifetime purchase plan. Pros I tried most other competing products. The biggest issue wuth the other products is the mouth of the avatar is not realistic to the recorded audio. Heygen has proven to be the best so far. Cons I am forced to record the required 3-5 minute video in order to move to the instant avatar feature. Heygen won't accept video with spliced scenes, so I will not be able to use any of my existing video for the sample. Not a huge deal, just have to take time to record a sample that qualifies. Using photo avatar till then. Review Source Edgar F. Principal E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great platform for quick video mockups" March 28, 2024 5.0 Has increased my productivity significantly, doing mock-ups for characters and also for delivering educational content. Using my own voice (ideal) or with the numerous, and increasingly varied, voice models, I surprise myself with the creative combinations, and this is only the beginning! Pros I user the personal avatar features, to create educational content. Once created, the system allows me to produce instructional videos that are consistent and compelling. The animation features (facial, so far) create natural-looking and pleasing video snippets based on the narrative text I input. Not only a time-saver, but a game-changer Cons Looking forward to hand/ body animation tools. Had trouble doing different backgrounds (i.e. transparencies) but I am sure these drawing/ paint features are a work in progress. Nothing I don't like but would like it more if simple hand drawn characters could be animated, even though they are less realistic looking than normal spokespeople Review Source Laura C. Advisor, Business Coach Management Consulting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "get onboard with HeyGen or be left out of the lead" March 11, 2024 5.0 I made my first introductory video in less than a hour, had a lot of fun with it, and it's one of those videos we eagerly share with the world. Pros easy to use. Time (effort) to effects proportion is just perfect Cons I haven't used it long enough to find any drawbacks. Review Source NA Nur A. senior Government Administration Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "AI Avatar generator" February 22, 2024 5.0 I'm very satisfied with HeyGen especially on the avatar AI generator, with very quality video. Pros I'm using HeyGen to develop my slide presentation and I'm using the AI avatar generator, very easy to create my content, and select my country language.. and the avatar is very neutral. the pronunciation is very similar to my country's language Cons when I'm editing the scripts, the language keeps changing to Indonesian instead of Malay, even if I delete one character, it keeps changing the country language. but it's not difficult to change back to my country's language. Review Source Mairaj Z. Digital Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Exceptional AI Performance-HeyGen " February 2, 2024 5.0 This remarkable product transforms the video-making landscape with its cutting-edge technology. Crafting stunning AI-generated videos has never been easier, thanks to HeyGen's intuitive interface and powerful features. It effortlessly translates concepts into captivating visual stories, making it an indispensable asset for both professionals and beginners. The versatility of HeyGen shines through, offering a plethora of customization options and ensuring every video is a unique masterpiece. With HeyGen, elevate your video content effortlessly – it's not just good, it's extraordinary. Pros AI-powered video creation tool that seamlessly blends innovation and user-friendliness. Cons Not very much options for Free/Trial Verson Review Source MD Michael D. Sr IT Automation Specialist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "First Impressions of HeyGen" January 20, 2024 5.0 Pros The ability to create video content seamlessly via text. Cons The UI isn't intuitive without taking the provided tutorials. Switched from [Descript](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/) Video creation isn't available in Descript. Review Source VU Vitalii U. Medical Affairs Counsel Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Heygen AI in Action: A Real-World Review" January 25, 2024 5.0 There is only the first experience, and it's great! Pros The opportunity to create your high-quality avatar (digital copy). The next great thing is a translation of video from one language to another. It is great as the voice in translated language is like in a peaker and voice is synchronized with mimics Cons Limited to circle and square generation of own avatars from the photo Review Source OH Olha H. Customer Support manager Computer & Network Security Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "My Positive Encounter with HeyGen" March 20, 2024 5.0 HeyGen offered me an intuitive and easy-to-navigate interface, allowing me to interact with it effectively and get desired results without any hassle. HeyGen features enable a high degree of customization, allowing me to guide the content generation in a way that aligns with my specific needs and goals. HeyGen delivered my content quickly, saving my time and effort in creating or sourcing content elsewhere. I recommend it. Pros With clear HeyGen instructions, I can direct the content generation more precisely, ensuring that the final product is tailored to my preferences. HeyGen features not only increases the relevance and quality of the content but also provides a more interactive and user-centric approach, allowing me to shape the content in real-time based on my objectives. Cons HeyGen is still in the process of being developed and has not yet been seamlessly integrated with the necessary AI tools or platforms. It takes time. Review Source CW Cally W. Communications Specialist Government Administration Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "HeyGen offers a good variety of realistic avatars" March 7, 2024 5.0 So far, I'm very impressed with HeyGen. Pros The avatars smile and move naturally and the voices are excellent. Best of all, the lip sync is incredibly accurate and realistic. Also, when the avartas speak, there are no anomalies in the cheeks, like rubberized skin. Cons I've only done the trial, but what I didn't see were the options to add a background, bit it a solid color, a stock image, like an office, or an uploaded image. Green screening is important to me. It would also be great if I could control the range of movement, as well as the facial expressions. An emotion slider would be fantastic. These things may exist with a paid subscription. Review Source Janusz M. Innovation Consultant Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Speed up Your content creation and localization" February 19, 2024 5.0 Very happy - need more tools like this so competition will lower the price :) Pros Fast avatar creation and extremly friendly UI Cons Price - it becomes expensive at intense use Review Source RB Rob B. Influencer Media Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "I'm sold on HeyGen" March 4, 2024 5.0 Pros ABSOLUTELY love the virtual clone! HAHA it's great!!! Thank you for an amazing product. \[sensitive content hidden\] YouTube channel Cons I do not like that the credits are rounded up to 30 seconds. It's not a cheap product so I'd like to get more use out of the credits that I purchased. Review Source JS Jasimine S. Life Coach Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "New to A.I. but not New to the field!!" January 30, 2024 5.0 As I am only in day 1, the overall appeal to become better affluent with the platform will come in due time. So far I am happy with the ease hence the reason I paid for a monthly subscription. Pros The ability to find what I needed easily readily available to me in a short amount of time. Cons Cost for trying something before you buy in to a subscription was not there. I would like the ability to purchase said credits needed to test out products before you fully commit. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.