Video generation · B-tier

Hedra

Character video from a still plus audio. A talking-character tool, not a full scene generator.

Best for

Turning a still character and a voice track into a talking or singing shot.

What it is

Hedra makes character video from a still image and an audio track, so a portrait can talk or sing. It overlaps avatar tools and is narrower than Runway. The year here is year-precision. Use it for a character performance, then cut it elsewhere.

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Score breakdown

Capability 40%74
Ease 25%76
Value 20%70
Momentum 15%72

Pricing

Freemium

Starting price: check site

A free starting allowance and paid plans. Check character rights and the current minute price.

Dates

Released 2024 (year precision).

Added to StackPick 14 Oct 2026.

Alternatives

A-tier · 80

HeyGen

Scripted presenter videos and translating an existing talk into another language.

B-tier · 74

Synthesia

Company training libraries where an avatar video is an internal asset.

A-tier · 84

Runway

Short generated clips plus a timeline, in one subscription.

Questions

What is Hedra best for?

Turning a still character and a voice track into a talking or singing shot.

How much does Hedra cost?

Freemium. Starting price: check site. A free starting allowance and paid plans. Check character rights and the current minute price.

What are alternatives to Hedra?

HeyGen, Synthesia, Runway are the alternatives we file next to it. Open a comparison when one exists.