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#7 of 12 in Talking avatars

Tavus

Live video avatars that talk back in real time.

Free plan
Best for
Live AI video calls and agents
On your PC
No, online only
Works on
Web, API
Version
Phoenix-4.5

What’s good

  • Avatar sees, listens and answers in real time
  • Joins Google Meet and Zoom calls
  • Free minutes to try it

Downsides

  • Built for developers, not for making normal videos
  • Free conversations stop at 5 minutes each

// details

The details.

For developers
$0.35 per extra minute on Builder ($59/mo)
Version
Phoenix-4.5
Open source
No
Website
tavus.io

// our verdict

Should you use it?

It is #7 of 12. Good for live ai video calls and agents; for most people, HeyGen is the better start.

// on your computer

Can I run it myself?

No. It only runs online.

Your prompts and files go to the company’s servers. See the local options in this category for a private alternative.

Want it offline? The best local option for talking avatars is InfiniteTalk.

// sources · checked 2026-11-05