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Head-to-Head Comparison
Descript vs HeyGen
An honest, side-by-side breakdown of pricing, features, and security — so you can pick the right tool.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Descript | HeyGen |
|---|---|---|
| CompareMyAI score | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Free tier | ||
| API access | ||
| Open source | ||
| Enterprise ready | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| SOC 2 certified | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| MFA supported | ||
| Trains on your data | Yes |
Pricing
FreeFree
Hobbyist£13/mo
Creator£19/mo
Business£39/mo
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H
FreeFree
Creator£23/mo
Pro£39/mo
Business£117/mo
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Prices in GBP. Verified monthly. Always check the provider's site for the latest.
Pros & cons
Descript
Pros
- +SOC2 Type II and GDPR compliant — strongest compliance credentials in the video category
- +Transcript-based editing removes filler words and errors as easily as editing a document
- +No AI training on user content by default — explicit opt-in required (confirmed from security page)
- +API included with all paid plans for automating transcription, captions, and publishing
Cons
- −End-user MFA not confirmed — employee systems only per security page
- −ISO 27001 not confirmed from official sources
- −AI credits cap at 1,500/month on Business plan — may deplete with heavy video generation use
HeyGen
Pros
- +SOC 2 Type II certified with a dedicated Data Protection Officer
- +175 languages with AI lip-sync — broadest language support in category
- +Free tier includes 3 videos and a custom digital twin
- +API access from Creator tier for workflow automation
Cons
- −Uses user content to train models by default — opt-out required
- −Credit costs for Avatar IV/V are 20× higher than Avatar III
- −Business tier at £117/mo is expensive for smaller teams
Our take— Descript wins
Based on our comparison of published pricing, features, and compliance data, Descript pulls ahead with a no-training-on-your-data policy. HeyGen counters with multi-factor authentication. Descript scores 8.0/10 to HeyGen's 8.0/10. Pick Descript if a no-training-on-your-data policy matters; pick HeyGen if multi-factor authentication matters.