OmniHuman v1.5 Pricing: AI Avatar Video Cost Breakdown
A detailed cost analysis of OmniHuman v1.5 AI avatar video generation on Arteza. Compare credit tiers, calculate per-video costs, understand pricing at scale, and see how OmniHuman compares to competing platforms.
The pricing question for AI avatar tools usually comes down to one tradeoff: a per-seat subscription you pay whether or not you use it, versus credits that scale exactly with your needs. OmniHuman v1.5 is priced per generation: 1 credit plus 1.5 credits per second of audio, so 46 credits ($4.60) for a 30-second video, on plans from $5 a month with no per-seat fees and no capacity caps. Here is the complete pricing breakdown and how it stacks up against HeyGen, Synthesia, and D-ID.
TL;DR
- Base cost: 2-46 credits ($0.20-$4.60) per OmniHuman v1.5 video
- Four monthly plans: $5, $25, $50, $120 - larger plans give better per-video effective rates
- 10 free credits on signup for new accounts
- Plans from $5/month, no minimums, top-up credits never expire
- Break-even vs HeyGen: ~3 videos/month; vs Synthesia: ~4 videos/month
How OmniHuman v1.5 Pricing Works
Arteza uses a universal credit system across all models. You subscribe, then spend them when you generate content. Different models cost different amounts:
- OmniHuman v1.5: 2-46 credits per generation
- Seedance 2.0: varies by resolution and duration
- Seedream: varies by image batch size
For OmniHuman v1.5 specifically, the cost tracks the length of your audio: 1 credit plus 1.5 credits per second, which is 46 credits for 30 seconds. Whether you generate 720p or 1080p, and whether you use standard or turbo mode, the price is the same. No hidden premiums, no tier-based quality gates.
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The Four Monthly Plans
Arteza sells credits on four monthly plans. Larger plans give you a better effective rate per credit.
| Plan | Price | Credits | Per-Credit Rate | Effective Cost per 30-Second OmniHuman Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $5/mo | 60 | $0.083 | ~$3.83 |
| Creator | $25/mo | 300 | $0.083 | ~$3.83 |
| Pro | $50/mo | 700 | $0.071 | ~$3.29 |
| Studio | $120/mo | 1,800 | $0.067 | ~$3.07 |
Plan Selection Guide
Starter ($5/mo) - One thirty-second OmniHuman video, with credits left for still images. Good for testing.
Creator ($25/mo) - About 6 thirty-second OmniHuman videos. Best for casual users and small projects.
Pro ($50/mo) - About 15 thirty-second OmniHuman videos. Good for small business regular users.
Studio ($120/mo) - About 39 thirty-second OmniHuman videos. Best effective rate for anyone producing regularly.
Bigger plans do not make you spend faster; they lower the rate you spend at. If a month runs short, a top-up buys credits at the base rate and those never expire, so the overflow carries forward instead of forcing you up a plan.
What You Get for 46 Credits
Every OmniHuman v1.5 generation includes:
- One fully generated talking head video
- Your choice of 720p (up to 60s) or 1080p (up to 30s)
- Standard or turbo mode - same cost, speed tradeoff
- Phoneme-accurate lip sync on any spoken language
- Audio-driven facial expressions and upper-body gestures
- MP4 output ready for any video editor or platform
- No watermark on paid generations
There is no "premium tier" of OmniHuman. Every user gets the same model quality on every render.
Free Credits and Getting Started
New Arteza accounts receive 10 free credits on signup. That is not enough for a full OmniHuman v1.5 generation (which needs 2-46 credits), but it is enough to explore the platform.
What You Can Do with 10 Free Credits
- Generate a handful of images with Seedream
- Try Seedance 1.0 Lite for video generation
- Explore the platform UI and workflow
- Confirm the experience before purchasing credits
To run a full 30-second OmniHuman v1.5 video, add at least the Starter plan ($5/month, 60 credits) on top of your free credits.
Pricing vs Competing Platforms
Let's lay out the landscape. Competitor pricing is representative of publicly advertised tiers at the time of writing.
HeyGen
- Free trial: Limited
- Creator: $24/month (minutes-capped)
- Team: $48/month (more minutes, collaboration features)
- Enterprise: Custom pricing
- Custom avatars: additional costs or higher tiers
- Model: Monthly subscription
Synthesia
- Starter: $30/month (minutes-capped)
- Creator: $90/month
- Enterprise: Custom pricing
- Custom avatars: Additional filmed studio shoot required on most tiers
- Model: Monthly subscription
D-ID
- Lite: $5.90/month (very limited)
- Pro: $49/month
- Advanced: $196/month
- Enterprise: Custom
- Model: Tiered monthly subscription
OmniHuman v1.5 (Arteza)
- Starter: $5/month (one thirty-second video)
- Creator: $25/month (about 6)
- Pro: $50/month (about 15)
- Studio: $120/month (about 39)
- Model: Pay by the second, monthly plans from $5, top-up credits never expire
The Break-Even Math
How many videos per month does it take for a subscription to beat OmniHuman v1.5?
vs HeyGen Creator ($24/month)
- 24 ÷ 4.60 = 5.2 videos per month
- If you make 6+ videos per month, HeyGen is cheaper per video
- If you make 1-5 videos per month, OmniHuman is cheaper
vs Synthesia Starter ($30/month)
- 30 ÷ 4.60 = 6.5 videos per month
- If you make 7+ videos per month, Synthesia is cheaper per video
- If you make 1-6 videos per month, OmniHuman is cheaper
vs D-ID Pro ($49/month)
- 49 ÷ 4.60 = 10.7 videos per month
- If you make 11+ videos per month, D-ID is cheaper per video
- If you make 1-10 videos per month, OmniHuman is cheaper
vs Synthesia Creator ($90/month)
- 90 ÷ 4.60 = 19.6 videos per month
- If you make 20+ videos per month, Synthesia Creator is cheaper per video
- If you make 1-19 videos per month, OmniHuman is cheaper
The Catch with Subscriptions
Break-even calculations assume you max out your allowance every month. In practice, most subscription users underutilize their allowance, which inflates their real cost per video. OmniHuman's pay-per-use means you never pay for capacity you do not use.
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Real Usage Scenarios
Scenario 1: Casual User (2 videos per month)
HeyGen Creator: $24/month x 12 = $288/year Synthesia Starter: $30/month x 12 = $360/year OmniHuman v1.5: 24 x $4.60 = $110.40/year
Savings with OmniHuman: $57.60-$129.60/year
Scenario 2: Regular User (5 videos per month)
HeyGen Creator: $288/year (assuming within minute cap) Synthesia Starter: $360/year (assuming within cap) OmniHuman v1.5: 60 x $4.60 = $276/year
Winner: HeyGen (assuming fit within minute caps) But OmniHuman wins if you skip a month - you save $48-$30 for each dormant month instead of paying anyway.
Scenario 3: Power User (15 videos per month)
HeyGen Team: $576/year Synthesia Creator: $1,080/year OmniHuman v1.5: 180 x $4.60 = $828/year at the base rate, less on a monthly plan
Winner: HeyGen Team at this volume - subscriptions scale well when you are at the ceiling.
Scenario 4: Spiky User (30 videos in 2 months, dormant rest of year)
HeyGen Creator: $288/year (paid all 12 months for access) OmniHuman v1.5: 30 x 46 credits = 1,380 credits, covered by two months of the $50 Pro plan = $100, then $0
Winner: OmniHuman (cheaper, no strings attached, freedom to walk away)
Scenario 5: Multilingual Rollout (1 message in 10 languages, twice per year)
Synthesia (with language capacity): Enterprise pricing, often $1,500+/month OmniHuman v1.5: 10 x $4.60 x 2 = $92/year
Savings with OmniHuman: $18,000+/year for this specific pattern
Credit Math for Specific Projects
Use this as a planning reference:
| Project | Videos | Credits Needed | Cost (base rate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single LinkedIn post | 1 | 46 | $4.60 |
| 5-video welcome sequence | 5 | 230 | $23 |
| 20-lesson course library | 20 | 920 | $92 |
| 50-video FAQ library | 50 | 2,300 | $230 |
| 100-video training library | 100 | 4,600 | $460 |
| 100-video library in 5 languages | 500 | 23,000 | $2,300 |
| Weekly podcast clips (52 weeks) | 156 | 7,176 | $717.60 |
| Daily news anchor (365 days) | 365 | 16,790 | $1,679 |
At the higher volumes, a monthly plan drops the effective rate a third below the base rate: the $120 Studio plan's 1,800 credits work out to about $0.067 per credit, or roughly $3.07 per 30-second video.
Credits Across the Arteza Platform
Your credits work on every model in Arteza, not just OmniHuman v1.5:
- OmniHuman v1.5: 2-46 credits per video
- Seedance 2.0: variable based on resolution and duration (cinema-grade video generation)
- Seedance 1.0 Lite: lower cost per video for drafts and iteration
- Seedream: image generation at much lower per-generation costs
This flexibility matters: the same credit balance funds your talking heads, your cinematic videos, and your reference image generation. No need to subscribe to three separate tools.
Top up once, spend it whenever
Top-up credits never expire. Credits you bought in January still work in December, and a quiet month costs you nothing. HeyGen, Synthesia, and D-ID all keep charging.
Pick a PlanFrequently Asked Questions
Do credits expire?
Monthly plan credits refresh each billing cycle. Top-up credits never expire.
Can I get a refund on unused credits?
Refund policies are covered in Arteza's terms of service. Contact support for specifics.
Is there volume discounting beyond the Studio plan?
For enterprise volume needs, contact Arteza directly. Custom agreements can apply for very high-volume use cases.
Does the cost differ for 720p vs 1080p?
No. Every OmniHuman v1.5 generation costs 2-46 credits regardless of resolution.
Does turbo mode cost more or less?
Turbo mode costs the same as standard mode for the same length of audio. It is a speed optimization, not a pricing tier.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. The credit cost is the full cost. There are no processing fees, storage fees, or bandwidth fees.
Can I use the OmniHuman API with my credits?
Yes. The OmniHuman v1.5 API uses the same credit system.
Start with the Right Tier
- Testing the platform: Start with the Starter plan at $5 for 60 credits a month - one thirty-second generation plus room to explore the image models
- Small project: Creator plan at $25 for 300 credits - enough for about 6 thirty-second videos
- Regular use: Pro plan at $50 for 700 credits - enough for about 15 thirty-second videos
- Power users: Studio plan at $120 for 1,800 credits - best effective rate at about $3.07 per thirty-second video
Sign up for Arteza to claim your 10 free credits and see the platform. When you're ready for your first OmniHuman v1.5 video, pick a plan and head to the model page.
For related reading, see the complete OmniHuman v1.5 guide, and head-to-head comparisons with HeyGen, Synthesia, and D-ID.
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