Captions vs HeyGen (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Captions
From $10/mo against from $24/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
HeyGen
4.3 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Video tools

Side by side

Compared on	Captions	HeyGen
Our rating	4.3	4.5Better
Starts at	$10/moBetter	$24/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Video	Video
Plans	FreeFree Max$24.99/mo Scale 1x$69.99/mo	From $24/mo
Key features	Mirage AI avatar generation for talking-head video Multilingual dubbing preserving the speaker's own voice and lip-sync Free tier for standard use Operating since 2021 Mobile-first app design	Broadly recognized avatar realism and ease of use Strong real-time translation and dubbing preserving lip-sync across languages Free tier for standard use Operating since 2020 Wide adoption across marketing, sales, training, and content creation
Pros	Captioning and dubbing accuracy reflects genuine specialized heritage Free tier available for standard use Mirage avatar adds generation capability alongside proven captioning tools	Broad quality and ease-of-use combination suits varied use cases well Multilingual dubbing with lip-sync preservation is a particular strength Free tier available for standard use
Cons	More features require a paid plan Newer to full avatar generation than avatar-first specialists like D-ID or DeepBrain AI Mobile-first design may feel limiting for desktop-heavy workflows	More minutes and features require a paid plan Less narrowly specialized than training-specific or broadcast-specific competitors Broad positioning may mean less depth in any single specialized use case
Company	Captions (Mirage), founded 2021	HeyGen, founded 2020

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Captions better than HeyGen?

In our reviews Captions scores 4.3 and HeyGen scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. Captions: Built its reputation on captioning first, before adding the Mirage AI avatar. HeyGen: A market-leading AI avatar tool known for quality, ease of use, and live dubbing.

Which is cheaper, Captions or HeyGen?

Captions has the lower starting price: from $10/mo for Captions and from $24/mo for HeyGen.

Do Captions and HeyGen have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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