HeyGen vs OpenDirector
HeyGen
heygen.comOpenDirector
od.seme.ccSide by side
| Figure | HeyGen | OpenDirector |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · AI video generators | 9.4 (#3) | 7.9 (#107) |
| AI avatars | Yes | No |
| Commercial use | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud, mobile | OpenDirector is Docker-first and self-hosted, with setup starting the app, MySQL, Redis, and MinIO. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform integrations | Business plans integrate with n8n, Make, HubSpot, Zapier, and LMS platforms. | The maker lists OpenAI and Anthropic API keys for setup and says other LLM providers can be used; Pexels and Pixabay are listed for stock footage. |
| Maximum resolution | 4k | 1080p |
| Text-to-video | Yes | Yes |
Plans
HeyGen
- FreeFree
- Creator$29 a month
- Creator Annual$24 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Business$149 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
HeyGen
HeyGen creates videos from text, images, audio, and presentations or PDFs, and provides AI avatars. Its AI Studio lets users adjust generated motion elements, including text, color, timing, and layout. Avatar lip-sync and translation support more than 175 languages and dialects. The Free plan costs $0.00 per free and allows three videos a month, each up to one minute. Creator costs $29 a month and includes 600 credits, videos up to 30 minutes, and 1080p export; Pro costs $49 a month and includes 1,000 credits, videos up to 30 minutes, and 4K export. HeyGen is available on Android, iOS, web, and API. Team tools include comments, tagging, shared editing, workspace collaboration, and task management. Business plans connect with tools including n8n, Make, HubSpot, Zapier, and LMS platforms. Paid plans include live chat support; Enterprise adds priority support and customer success management. HeyGen is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
OpenDirector
OpenDirector has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.