Hedra

Hedra is a multi-modal generative platform that pairs its proprietary Character-3 video model with an agentic 'infinite canvas' workflow for planning and producing creative work. It handles talking-character video, image generation, and audio in one place, and lets you pipe in other leading foundation models when Character-3 isn't the right fit. The agent side learns your workflow, stores brand assets, and can execute reusable skills across projects.

The sweet spot is creators and small teams who need lip-synced avatar video and animated characters without stitching together five different tools. Pricing starts at $15/mo Basic (1,500 credits) and scales to $30 Creator, $75 Professional or Teams (14,400 credits), plus custom Enterprise with private deployments; all paid tiers include commercial use and purchased credit top-ups don't expire. There is a free entry tier to try it before committing.

Hedra sells itself as a 'Frontier AI Lab' rather than a thin wrapper, and Character-3 is genuinely one of the stronger character-video models on the market. The trade-off is that heavy use burns through credits quickly, and the agent/canvas UX is more opinionated than raw model playgrounds like Runway or Kling.