D-ID
Turns a still photo and text into a talking presenter video — the API-first avatar platform used for training, news and support.
About D-ID
D-ID animates faces: upload one photo, type or record the script, and it produces a video of that person speaking it, with lip-sync in many languages. It is popular for e-learning, personalised marketing, digital customer support and rapid news-style updates, and developers favour it because its API is a core product rather than an afterthought. A trial with starter credits is the way in; note that free and trial outputs carry a watermark, and the most realistic avatar tiers sit on paid plans.
Key Capabilities & Features
- Talking-head videos from a single photo
- Text or audio script input with lip-sync
- 100+ languages for voiceover
- API designed for personalised video at scale
- Interactive AI agents on higher plans
D-ID Pricing Plans
Pricing Stability & Change History
| Audit Date | Plan Tier | Starting Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 Latest Check | Freemium | $0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about D-ID
Is D-ID free?
A: There is a trial with starter credits (watermarked). Lite starts at $5.99/mo.
How is D-ID different from HeyGen?
A: D-ID animates any single photo and is API-first; HeyGen focuses on polished studio avatars and creator workflows with custom-actor capture.
Does D-ID have an API?
A: Yes — the API is one of its main products, used for personalised video generation.
