What you'll have
A dubbed version of an existing video in one or more languages, checked by a fluent speaker, with translated captions.
Who pays for it: YouTubers, course creators and companies reaching new language markets.
The stack and what it costs
| Tool | Month 1 | Ongoing (per month) | Notes and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ElevenLabs Audio dubbing | Starter $6 | Creator $22 | Pricing page, read 17 October 2026 |
| HeyGen Lip-synced video translation | Free $0 | Creator $29 | Pricing page, read 17 October 2026 |
| DeepL Caption and script translation | Free $0 | Free $0 | Pricing page, read 17 October 2026 |
| Total | $6 | $51/mo Estimate | Sum of the rows. Excludes tax, per-sale fees and anything marked "–" (not verified or usage-based). |
Plan prices are list prices in USD from each tool's pricing page; plan choices for month 1 and ongoing are our estimate for one person doing this part time.
Step by step
3 of 4 steps are checked against official docs, 1 is our advice. Menu names are quoted from the linked docs as of the date shown; apps change, so follow the doc if what you see differs.
Dub audio in ElevenLabs
Upload the video or audio, or use the Paste URL tab for YouTube, TikTok and others. Choose target languages, adjust Speaker similarity and generate; you see the cost and confirm first.
Source: ElevenLabs docs: Dubbing, read 20 October 2026
Or translate with lip-sync in HeyGen
Import an MP4, MOV or WEBM file up to 5 GB, or paste a YouTube or Google Drive link. Pick the source language (one per video), up to 10 target languages and the engine, then Translate.
Source: HeyGen Help: Get started with video translation, read 20 October 2026
Translate captions and documents
DeepL translates many file formats; without a subscription, translated files aren't editable.
Source: DeepL Help: File formats, read 20 October 2026
Have a fluent speaker review it
Machine dubbing gets idioms, names and numbers wrong. Budget a native review per language.
Our advice. No specific menus involved.
Common mistakes
- Dubbing videos with more than one spoken language; HeyGen says that fails or gives a bad transcript.
- Delivering without native review.
- Using a free plan for client work.
Rights and terms check
You need the video owner's permission and the speaker's consent to clone their voice. ElevenLabs' and HeyGen's free plans are non-commercial; see the rights matrix.
A summary of public terms, not legal advice. Commercial-rights matrix
Alternatives and when to pick them
| Tool | When to choose it | Free plan | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rask AI | Pick it if you want a dubbing-focused tool to compare. | Trial only | Paid plans only |
| Smartcat | Pick it if you also manage human translators. | Yes | Free plan + paid plans |
Prices for tools without an in-depth profile aren't verified by us; we show the pricing model only.
Still choosing? What's the best AI dubbing tool? · All AI dubbing tools compared
How to get your first customer
- Dub one video of a mid-sized creator into Spanish or Portuguese and send it.
- Price per finished minute with review included.
Our suggestions, not guarantees. Earnings vary.
FAQ
How many languages?
ElevenLabs dubbing covers 90+ languages; HeyGen allows up to 10 target languages per job (docs read 20 Oct 2026).
Sources
- DeepL Help: File formats (read 20 October 2026)
- ElevenLabs docs: Dubbing (read 20 October 2026)
- HeyGen Help: Get started with video translation (read 20 October 2026)
- ElevenLabs pricing (read 17 October 2026)
- HeyGen pricing (read 17 October 2026)
- DeepL pricing (read 17 October 2026)
Steps checked 20 October 2026; prices checked 17 October 2026. Corrections: hello@agenthustles.com.