Hedra
Expressive AI character video — talking avatars that feel alive
Overview
Hedra generates expressive character videos: upload a face (real or generated) plus audio, and its Character model produces natural talking-head video with emotion, head movement and lip-sync that beats classic avatar tools. A favorite for AI podcasts, UGC ads and storytelling.
Features
How to Get Started
Sign up at hedra.com, upload a portrait and an audio file (ElevenLabs pairs perfectly), pick emotion intensity, and generate. Free tier covers short tests; subscriptions unlock length and volume.
Pricing
Free tier / subscription plans
View pricing detailsFAQ
Hedra vs HeyGen?
HeyGen is the business-avatar suite (cloning, translation, templates); Hedra wins on expressive, emotional character performance — especially with generated faces.
Can I use AI-generated faces?
Yes — that's a core workflow: Midjourney/Nano Banana portrait + ElevenLabs voice + Hedra performance.
Is there an API?
Yes, character generation is available via API for apps and pipelines.
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