Synthesia

What is Synthesia?

Synthesia is an AI video platform for teams that need to create presenter-style videos without cameras, actors, microphones, or studios. Start with a script, document, presentation, link, or screen recording, then turn it into a branded video with an AI avatar, voice, and visual layout.

Best for

• Learning and development teams producing onboarding, compliance, and internal training at scale.
• Customer education and product teams that need clear, updatable explainers.
• Sales enablement teams creating repeatable product or outreach videos.
• Global teams localizing the same message for multiple markets.

When it may not be the best fit

• Campaigns that depend on cinematic footage, live human performance, or highly customized scene editing.
• Small one-off videos where recording a person is faster than preparing a script and review workflow.
• Teams that need unlimited production volume or enterprise controls but cannot justify an Enterprise plan.

How Synthesia works

1. Start with a script, document, presentation, website link, or recording.
2. Choose an AI avatar, voice, template, and visual layout.
3. Apply brand assets and collect feedback from teammates.
4. Translate or dub the video for target audiences.
5. Share, embed, download, or publish the finished video in a learning workflow.

Core features

• AI avatars and voices: Create presenter-style videos without filming a speaker.
• Content-to-video: Turn text, documents, presentations, links, and recordings into video drafts.
• Translation and dubbing: Localize videos for different languages and regional audiences.
• Team workflow: Use templates, brand controls, comments, and collaboration to keep recurring videos consistent.
• Learning delivery: Enterprise plans include SCORM export for compatible LMS workflows.

Pricing at a glance

Checked August 2026. Synthesia currently offers a free Basic plan, Starter at $29 per month, Creator at $89 per month, and custom Enterprise pricing. Basic and Starter include up to 10 video minutes per month; Creator includes up to 30. Enterprise adds unlimited video minutes, SCORM export, SSO, and broader team controls.

Plans, credit allowances, and feature limits can change. Confirm the current details on the official Synthesia pricing page before buying.

Alternatives to compare

• HeyGen: Compare it when avatar realism and video localization are the main priorities.
• Colossyan: Compare it when course creation, quizzes, and learning workflows are central to the decision.
• Vyond or VEED: Compare them when animated explainers, screen recordings, or broader video editing matter more than presenter avatars.

FAQ

Is Synthesia free?
Yes. The Basic plan is free and currently includes up to 10 video minutes per month.

Is Synthesia good for training videos?
It is a strong fit for repeatable training, onboarding, and customer education. Enterprise customers can export compatible videos as SCORM packages for an LMS.

Can Synthesia create videos in multiple languages?
Yes. Translation, dubbing, and multilingual video workflows are core reasons global teams evaluate Synthesia.

What should I compare before choosing an alternative?
Compare avatar quality, localization, learning features, editing flexibility, monthly output, and the team controls your workflow needs.