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COMPARE/VIDEO CREATION/HEYGEN · RUNWAY
VIDEO CREATION · HEAD TO HEAD● YOU PICK THE WINNER
HeyGenvsRunway
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HeyGen
Starts at$29/mo
Free planYes
Plans5 tiers
Features9 features
Integrations13 native
PlatformsWeb · iOS · Android · API
MCP serverYes
Runway
Starts at$15/mo
Free planYes
Plans5 tiers
Features8 features
Integrations3 native
PlatformsWeb · iOS
MCP serverYes
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ALL TOOLS UPDATED 2026.04.30
CAPABILITIES
Where they overlap, where they don't
Functional roles from both tools, split by coverage. The corners are where the two tools become different products.
Only HeyGenRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
5- Avatar Video Creator
- Voiceover Generator
- Voice Cloner
- Video Captioner
- Translator
Both1 of 8 roles in the verified union.
1- Video Generator
Only RunwayRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
2- Video Editor
- Video Enhancer
ROLE COVERAGE···
PLAN LADDER
Every plan, mapped to one ladder
Both tools laid out by ascending monthly cost. Expand any plan to see what's included.
AT A GLANCE
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FACT
Category
Video Creation
Video Creation
Starting Price
$29/mo
$15/mo
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Plans
5 tiers
5 tiers
Free Plan
Yes
Yes
Free Trial
Yes
No
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android · API
Web · iOS
Top Features
9 features
8 features
Integrations
13 native
3 native
Public API
Yes
Yes
Webhooks (In)
No
No
INTEGRATIONS · 16 TOOLS
Integrations from both tools, side by side
Integrations sourced from each tool's own documentation. Where both tools connect to the same app, you see it once. The rest shows where their ecosystems diverge.
BOTH0
13
3UNION16
INTEGRATION
NOTES
Adobe Express
✓
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Convert images into video narratives by turning static visuals into dynamic stories
Canva
✓
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Convert Canva designs into AI-driven videos without camera, crew, or editing
ChatGPT
✓
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Convert AI-generated text into polished videos for sales, training, and social media
Clay
DEEP READ
What it does
Features and capabilities sourced from each tool's own documentation, structured for comparison.
HeyGen
TOP FEATURES · 9
F01
Video AgentaiConverts text prompts, scripts, PDFs, and presentations into complete avatar videos with motion graphics, voiceovers, captions, and brand-matched styling. The Video Agent API (February 2026) makes the same workflow available programmatically at $2/minute, enabling automated video pipelines without opening the HeyGen UI.
F02
Avatar V & Digital TwinsvideoAvatar V (January 2026) creates a studio-quality Digital Twin from a 15-second webcam recording, capturing appearance, voice, motion, and consent in one take. Multi-angle stability and long-form performance keep the avatar consistent across extended videos. Also offers 700+ stock avatars and Photo Avatars that animate any static image with natural lip-sync and gestures.
F03
AI Video TranslationlanguageLocalize any video into 175+ languages and dialects with accurate lip-sync and authentic emotional delivery, enabling global reach without re-recording. Supports automatic subtitle generation and voice cloning across languages.
F04
Voice Cloning & AI VoicesaudioAccess 1,000+ AI voices and create unlimited personal voice clones that replicate tone, pacing, and style for consistent on-brand narration. Supports text-to-speech across all supported languages.
F05
700+ Video TemplatestemplateAccess a library of 700+ professionally designed AI video templates for marketing, training, social media, and presentations. Templates include prebuilt layouts, scenes, transitions, and pacing, enabling polished production without editing experience.
F06
API & Platform IntegrationsapiPay-as-you-go API for programmatic video generation, translation, and text-to-speech. Native integrations with Zapier, HubSpot, Clay, Vimeo, YouTube, Adobe Express, Canva, and Make enable end-to-end automated video workflows.
Runway
TOP FEATURES · 8
F01
Gen-4.5 Video GenerationvideoGenerate high-quality videos from text prompts using the latest Gen-4.5 model and other leading AI video generation models.
F02
Edit and Transform VideoeditingChange lighting, restyle subjects, add or remove elements from video footage using simple text prompts without reshooting.
F03
Use-Case Specific AppstemplateAccess specialized tools like Remove from Video, Upscale Video, Add Dialogue, and Relight Scene for targeted creative tasks.
F04
Character Performance MappingaiMap your voice and facial expressions onto any image or character to bring them to life with realistic performances.
F05
Multi-Modal AI ModelsintegrationAccess world-class image, video, audio, editing and language models all within a unified creative platform.
F06
Video Enhancement and UpscalingperformanceEnhance video resolution and quality with one-click upscaling to improve the visual fidelity of any footage.
WHO IT'S FOR
Who each tool is built for
Use cases and fit tags from each tool's own positioning. Match these to your context, not their marketing.
Global marketing teamsHeyGen translates and dubs existing videos into 175+ languages with accurate lip-sync, voice cloning, and automatic subtitle generation. Marketing teams produce country-specific versions of product demos, executive communications, and campaigns from a single source recording. No localization agencies, no re-filming. Miro reported a 10x increase in video production speed after adopting HeyGen for multilingual content at scale.
L&D and HR teamsHR and learning teams transform scripts, onboarding documents, and compliance policies into professional training videos with realistic avatars. Avatar V means a trainer needs only a 15-second webcam recording to create a consistent on-screen presenter for all future content. SCORM export connects directly with major LMS platforms, and SAML/SSO controls workspace access across teams and departments.
Developers and marketing automation teamsThe Video Agent API lets developers trigger complete video creation from any workflow at $2/minute, bypassing the HeyGen UI entirely. HeyGen Skills installs in Claude Code or Cursor in one command. The MCP server connects to Claude, ChatGPT, and Manus via OAuth. Teams at agencies and SaaS companies use these paths to generate personalized sales videos, product update walkthroughs, and campaign variants at volume on a schedule or event trigger.
Media production teamsRunway's Gen-4.5 video model enables media and entertainment organizations to create highly realistic, cinematic video content with unprecedented visual fidelity and creative control. The world's top-rated video model produces professional-grade outputs while providing precise control over every aspect of generation, from motion quality to prompt adherence. Leading organizations like Lionsgate have adopted this capability to explore AI applications in film production, streamlining creative workflows and expanding storytelling possibilities without requiring extensive technical expertise or traditional production resources.
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