What Synthesia does
Synthesia is a London-based AI video platform that turns scripts, documents, slides or links into presenter-led videos with AI avatars and voiceovers, so no camera or studio is needed. It supports 140+ languages, can translate or dub finished videos, and lets you create a personal avatar from your own footage. It is aimed at companies producing training, onboarding, compliance and sales videos, and it adds interactive roleplay and survey sessions plus SCORM export for learning systems.
Best for
- Corporate training and onboarding videos
- Localizing videos into many languages
- L&D teams that publish to an LMS via SCORM
- Sales and support teams making explainer videos without filming
Key features
AI avatars
Choose from stock presenters (9 on free, 125+ on Starter, 180+ on Pro) or build a personal avatar from your own video with a consent recording.
140+ languages
Write scripts in 140+ languages and voices, and translate finished videos with 1-click translation.
AI dubbing
Dubs existing videos into 70+ output languages, optionally with lip sync and a glossary for brand terms.
Video assistant
Starts from a prompt, PowerPoint, document or link and drafts a script, scenes and presenter for you.
Roleplay and survey sessions
Interactive avatars run practice conversations with scoring, or conduct survey interviews with transcripts.
Sharing and LMS export
Share by link or embed, export to SCORM, and track views and completion.
Synthesia pricing
Synthesia has a free plan. Basic is free with 500 credits a month (about 10 minutes of video or dubbing), 9 stock avatars and a Synthesia watermark on videos. Paid plans start at $19/month. Plans run on credits; Starter adds about 12 minutes of video a month and Pro about 60. Larger Pro credit packs and a $1,000/year Express-1 avatar add-on (annual plans only) are available. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
| Basic | $0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $19/month | $14/month billed yearly ($168/year); $9 first month on monthly; no watermark, MP4 downloads |
| Pro | $89/month | $59/month billed yearly ($708/year); $49 first month on monthly; 5 personal avatars |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Custom pricing; unlimited video minutes, SSO |
Source: Synthesia pricing page
Pros and cons
What it does well
- Covers 140+ languages with built-in translation and dubbing.
- The free plan lets you try the editor and avatars before paying.
- Lists SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, 27701 and 42001 certifications for enterprise buyers.
Know before you sign up
- Free videos carry a Synthesia watermark and cannot be downloaded as MP4.
- Paid plans cap monthly video minutes; unlimited minutes require Enterprise.
- Personal avatars require recording an on-camera consent statement.
Alternatives to Synthesia
HeyGenProduce avatar-led videos from a script or prompt.
D-IDCreate videos and interactive digital avatars.
CapCutEdit videos with AI creation and caption tools.
DescriptEdit recorded video and audio through the transcript.
Hailuo AIGenerate videos from text or images.
Kling AIGenerate videos and images from creative prompts.
Questions about Synthesia
What is Synthesia?
Synthesia is a London-based AI video platform that turns scripts, documents, slides or links into presenter-led videos with AI avatars and voiceovers, so no camera or studio is needed. It supports 140+ languages, can translate or dub finished videos, and lets you create a personal avatar from your own footage. It is aimed at companies producing training, onboarding, compliance and sales videos, and it adds interactive roleplay and survey sessions plus SCORM export for learning systems.
Is Synthesia free?
Synthesia has a free plan. Basic is free with 500 credits a month (about 10 minutes of video or dubbing), 9 stock avatars and a Synthesia watermark on videos. Paid plans start at $19/month. Plans run on credits; Starter adds about 12 minutes of video a month and Pro about 60. Larger Pro credit packs and a $1,000/year Express-1 avatar add-on (annual plans only) are available. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
How much does Synthesia cost?
Paid plans start at $19/month; plans listed on the official pricing page: Basic ($0), Starter ($19/month), Pro ($89/month), Enterprise. Plans run on credits; Starter adds about 12 minutes of video a month and Pro about 60. Larger Pro credit packs and a $1,000/year Express-1 avatar add-on (annual plans only) are available.
Who is Synthesia best for?
Corporate training and onboarding videos, Localizing videos into many languages, L&D teams that publish to an LMS via SCORM and Sales and support teams making explainer videos without filming.
Where can I use Synthesia?
Synthesia is available on Web and API, according to its official site.
What are some alternatives to Synthesia?
Similar video tools include HeyGen, D-ID, CapCut and Descript. Compare them on the Video page.