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Synthesia
AI presenter videos from a script.
What it is
Synthesia produces videos of AI presenters speaking a script, in many languages, without filming. The practical use is internal material that would otherwise never be made — training modules, product updates, compliance briefings — where a studio shoot cannot be justified and a rewrite means re-recording. Changing a sentence means editing text and regenerating, not booking a camera again. It is weakest where a real presence matters: marketing that depends on a recognisable face.
Synthesia pricing
Synthesia publishes 3 plans. Paid tiers start at $29/mo billed monthly, and a free tier is listed alongside them.
| Plan | Price | What the vendor’s page says |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0/mo | Free plan $0 with 10 minutes of video/month, 9 AI avatars, 1,200 credits/month |
| Starter | $29/mo billed monthly | Starter $29/mo monthly or $18/mo billed annually, 12 minutes of video/month |
| Creator | $89/user/mo billed monthly | Creator $89/mo monthly or $64/mo annually, 30 minutes/month |
Prices read from the vendor's own pricing page on 2026-09-07. Vendors change plans without notice — check the source before you budget. Source
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Key features
Script-to-video
Paste a script and generate a presenter reading it, with no camera or studio.
Multilingual output
The same script rendered in many languages from one source.
Edit and regenerate
Revising the text regenerates the video, so updates do not mean re-recording.
Custom avatars
Paid tiers can build an avatar from footage of a real presenter.
Strengths and trade-offs
What works well
- No filming or studio needed
- Many languages and avatars
- Updating a video means editing the script
Where it falls short
- Presenters still read as synthetic
- Priced per video minute
- Custom avatars cost extra
Who it is for
Companies producing training or product videos at volume.
Pick it or skip it
Pick Synthesia if
- Trying AI video for free — the free plan gives 10 minutes of video a month with 9 avatars, no card
- Teams turning documents and training material into video without a studio
- Annual commitment: the entry plan drops from $29 to $18/mo
Skip it if
- You need volume — the entry paid plan covers 12 minutes of video a month, not hours
- You want unlimited minutes or unlimited personal avatars; those are Enterprise, quoted by sales
- Your budget is per-video rather than monthly; this is a subscription with credit limits
Our verdict
Excellent for content that must be updated often. Marketing work where authenticity matters still needs people.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Synthesia cost?
- Synthesia publishes 3 plans: Free plan at $0/mo, Starter at $29/mo billed monthly, Creator at $89/user/mo billed monthly. Every figure is read from the vendor's own pricing page; the pricing section above shows the source sentence for each tier.
- Does Synthesia have a free plan?
- Yes. Synthesia offers a free tier with limits; paid plans unlock higher usage or team features.
- Who is Synthesia best for?
- Companies producing training or product videos at volume.
- What are the closest alternatives to Synthesia?
- In the same category we track ElevenLabs and Descript. Each has its own review page with verified pricing, and the comparison links above show them side by side.
- What are the main drawbacks of Synthesia?
- The trade-offs we noted: Presenters still read as synthetic; Priced per video minute; Custom avatars cost extra.
- When should you not use Synthesia?
- Skip Synthesia if: You need volume — the entry paid plan covers 12 minutes of video a month, not hours; You want unlimited minutes or unlimited personal avatars; those are Enterprise, quoted by sales; Your budget is per-video rather than monthly; this is a subscription with credit limits.
What we checked
- Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.Yes
- Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.No
- Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.No
- SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.Yes
“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.
Evidence and freshness
Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-09-07
- Synthesia — Pricing ↗
Checked 2026-09-07 · Supports: Free plan $0 with 10 minutes of video/month, 9 AI avatars, 1,200 credits/month, Starter $29/mo monthly or $18/mo billed annually, 12 minutes of video/month, Creator $89/mo monthly or $64/mo annually, 30 minutes/month, Enterprise quoted by sales with unlimited minutes
Limit: Vendor pricing page was reviewed; this record is not a ToolCompare benchmark.
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