heybop vs Sondo
Both turn a song into an AI music video. Here is how they compare on the numbers each one publishes.
Updated 2026-09-29 · All comparisons
| heybop | Sondo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free to start | 330 credits: a free 30-second video, no card | 10 credits (enough for a script only)Source |
| Plans | Pro $9.99/month (800 credits)Premier $29.99/month (3,000 credits)Studio $79/month (10,000 credits) | Pro Weekly $9.99/week (800 credits)Super Weekly $29.99/week (4,000 credits)Pro Yearly $59.99/year (8,000 credits)Source |
| Billing | Monthly, or yearly at 20% off (Pro $95.88, Premier $287.88, Studio $756 a year) | Weekly or yearlySource |
| Video cost per second | 10 credits Standard, 15 Best (15 / ≈22 with you in the shot from a photo) | ≈10 credits SD, 20 HDSource |
| A 3-minute video | from ≈$8.70 on Lite, ≈$12.90–18.30 on Standard at $0.01 a credit (Lite ≈870–1,230 credits, Standard ≈1,290–1,830, Best up to 2,730; the low end is with the usual chorus reprises) | ≈1,834–1,953 creditsSource |
| Watermark | On free videos; removed on any paid plan | Removed with a subscription or a $14.99 one-off purchaseSource |
| Failed generations | Refunded automatically | Refunded; cancelled tasks are notSource |
| Where it runs | Web, in desktop and phone browsers | Web, iOS and Android appsSource |
| Languages | 11 | 10 (website)Source |
Which one should you pick?
Sondo may suit you better if
- You want to make videos in a native iOS or Android app.
- You want Sondo's free daily song generator.
- You'll make videos all year and want the lowest yearly price: Pro Yearly is $59.99 for 8,000 credits.
heybop may suit you better if
- You want to try a real video free first: 330 credits make a 30-second video, no card.
- You'd rather pay monthly than weekly, and cancel anytime.
- You want to see the exact price before every click, and redo one scene instead of the whole video.
- You want to be in the video yourself, from one photo.
Questions
Per second of video they are close: about 10 credits a second at standard quality on both, and a 3-minute video is ≈1,830 credits on heybop and ≈1,834–1,953 on Sondo. The difference is billing. Sondo's plans renew weekly ($9.99 for 800 credits) or yearly ($59.99 for 8,000). heybop's renew monthly ($9.99 for 800, $29.99 for 3,000, $79 for 10,000), with 20% off yearly. For a year of credits at the lowest upfront price, Sondo Pro Yearly is cheaper than heybop's cheapest yearly plan (Pro, $95.88 for 9,600 credits). For a few videos a month without a weekly renewal, heybop's monthly plans are simpler.
heybop gives new accounts 330 credits, enough for a 30-second video, with no card. Sondo gives new users 10 credits, which covers a script but not a video.
Both refund failed generations. On heybop the credits go back to your balance automatically. Sondo does not refund tasks you cancel yourself.
On heybop, any paid plan removes it. On Sondo, a subscription or a $14.99 one-off purchase removes it.
Yes. Sondo has native iOS and Android apps as well as its website. heybop runs in the browser on phones and computers.
Try heybop with your own song
330 free credits make a 30-second video. No card needed.
Sondo facts checked on 2026-09-29 from sondo.ai and the pages linked above. Sondo is a trademark of its owner; heybop is not affiliated with Sondo. heybop prices are from heybop.ai/pricing.