Synthesia
Avatar-presented video from a script, in dozens of languages. Built for training and internal comms at scale.
What Synthesia is best for
The categories Synthesia is listed in, and how strong a fit it is in each.
Video
Video generation and editing, clipping, subtitles, avatars, animation and motion capture.
Built for this
Synthesia’s biggest strengths
VideoAvatar-presented video from a script, in dozens of languages. Built for training and internal comms at scale.
Where it may not be the best fit
VideoUnmistakably synthetic presenters. Fine for compliance training, wrong for brand storytelling.
Synthesia pricing
Synthesia has a free plan. Basic plan, free with no card; 1,200 credits a month for up to 10 minutes of video and 25 AI-generated assets
FreeBasic plan, free with no card; 1,200 credits a month for up to 10 minutes of video and 25 AI-generated assets
$0StarterVideo downloads, AI Video Assistant, AI dubbing
$19/mo · $14/mo yearlyCreator5 personal avatars, branded video pages
$89/mo · $59/mo yearlyEnterpriseUnlimited video minutes, one-click translation into 80+ languages, 240+ stock avatars
CustomChecked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often, so confirm on the provider’s own page before spending.
Who makes Synthesia
Enterprise training and comms video. Boring category, durable revenue.
CompanySynthesia
Founded2017
Based inLondon, GB
SectorVideo
ModelAvatar video
StatusPrivate
Primary usersZoom, Reuters, Heineken
Free planYes
Valuation$4B (2026-01)
InvestorsNEA, GV, Accel, Nvidia
ComputeThird-party
Public listingNone announced
Best alternatives to Synthesia
Tools that do comparable work, best fit first, drawn from the catalogue rather than hand-picked. Every one is listed whether or not there is money in it for us.
Descript
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Records remote interviews at full quality on each end rather than over the call, then edits by transcript.
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The longest-running video lab, with editing tools around the generation rather than just a prompt box.
View Runway →Luma AI
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Fast generation with good camera-motion control, plus 3D capture from ordinary footage.
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Where Synthesia sits in the wider category pages.
Best AI Video Tools
Built for this — Video generation and editing, clipping, subtitles, avatars, animation and motion capture.
Questions about Synthesia
Is Synthesia free?
Yes — Basic plan, free with no card; 1,200 credits a month for up to 10 minutes of video and 25 AI-generated assets. The cheapest paid tier is Starter, at $19/mo month to month or $14/mo billed yearly.
What is Synthesia best at?
Avatar-presented video from a script, in dozens of languages. Built for training and internal comms at scale. It is listed under Video, and this is what it is built for.
What should I watch out for with Synthesia?
Unmistakably synthetic presenters. Fine for compliance training, wrong for brand storytelling.
What are the alternatives to Synthesia?
6 tools do comparable work: Descript, HeyGen, Opus Clip, Riverside, Runway, Luma AI. 6 of them have a free plan.
How current is this Synthesia pricing?
Checked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often — confirm on the provider's own page before spending.