First, what Speechma is not
Let’s be clear up front. HeyGen is an AI video platform: it creates talking avatars, builds videos, and translates existing videos. Speechma has no avatars and does not generate video. If you need a digital presenter, HeyGen (or a similar avatar tool) is the right category.
This page is for people who use HeyGen for one thing: translating a video they already filmed. That might be a founder’s update for Spanish-speaking customers, a YouTube tutorial for a French audience, or a short course clip for Brazil. For that single job, Speechma’s free AI dubbing may be all you need.
Video translation: Speechma vs HeyGen
HeyGen facts are as listed on heygen.com/pricing and heygen.com/translate in October 2026. Speechma facts come from our own tools.
| Feature | Speechma AI Dubbing | HeyGen video translation |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | Free, no sign-up | Free plan ($0); Creator $29/month or $24/month billed yearly |
| Free video length | Files up to 60 MB (short clips dub fastest) | Pricing page lists videos up to 1 minute on Free; its translate page mentions up to 3 videos a month of up to 3 minutes |
| Paid video length | No paid plan needed | Up to 30 minutes (Creator, Pro), 60 minutes (Business), no max (Enterprise) |
| Target languages | 9 languages with natural native voices | 30+ on Free; 175+ languages and dialects on paid plans |
| Keep the speaker’s voice | No (native voice, automatic or your choice) | Yes, voice cloning preserves tone and delivery |
| Lip-sync | No | Yes |
| Several languages at once | One language per run | Up to 10 languages at once |
| Edit the translated script | No | Listed on Pro ($49/month) |
| Subtitles | Not included (dubbed video only) | AI subtitles |
| Where your video goes | Sent for processing only, never stored on Speechma’s servers | Translated on HeyGen’s platform |
Competitor details as listed on heygen.com in October 2026; prices can change. HeyGen’s pricing and translate pages described the free tier differently when we checked, so confirm current limits on its site.
How to translate a video free with Speechma
- Add the videoUpload an MP4, MOV or WEBM up to 60 MB, or paste a direct video link.
- Choose the languagesSet the language spoken in the video (12 supported), then dub into English (US), English (UK), Spanish, French, Hindi, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Japanese or Chinese. Leave the voice on Automatic or pick one.
- GenerateEnter the 5-digit code and press Generate Dub. Short clips are ready fastest; keep the tab open.
- DownloadPreview the dubbed video and download it as an MP4.
Which one should you use?
Pick HeyGen if lip-sync matters (close-up talking heads, ads where mouths are clearly visible), if you translate long videos, if you need many languages in one go, or if you also want avatars. HeyGen’s strength is that it is a full video studio.
Pick Speechma if your videos are short, you want to pay nothing, you do not want another account, or you prefer that your video is never stored on the tool’s servers. It is also handy for screen recordings, product demos and slideshows, where lip-sync is not needed anyway.
Tip: for talking-head clips, frame wider shots or add B-roll over parts of the dubbed video. Viewers notice mouth movements much less when the speaker is not filling the screen.
Getting a clean result
- Use clear audio. One speaker, little background noise. Music under speech makes the speech harder to understand and translate.
- Keep sentences short when you film. Translations often run longer; short lines keep the dub natural. You can also adjust the speech speed from 0.8x to 1.25x.
- Check names and brand terms. Watch the dub once with the sound on to hear how they were translated.
- Get permission. Only dub videos you own or have the rights to.
Disclaimer
HeyGen is a trademark of its owner. Speechma is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by HeyGen. HeyGen details were taken from its official website in October 2026 and are given in good faith; features, prices and terms can change.
Frequently asked questions
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Is Speechma affiliated with HeyGen?
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