Synthesia

Create narrated avatar videos and localized training from scripts and documents

AI Video Editing & Avatars Tested (owner reported)

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G2As recorded Oct 27, 2026

4.6

2,855 reviews · 5-point scale

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Quick facts

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Plan pricing: Free Basic; Starter $19/mo monthly or $14/mo equivalent annually (USD) Vendor source checked; not a hands-on review
Free plan: Yes — check limits
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About Synthesia

Synthesia is a browser-based AI video production platform for training, onboarding, internal communications and marketing explainers. Users can turn scripts, prompts, presentations and documents into scenes narrated by stock or customized AI avatars, with editing, dubbing and localization features. Interactive roleplay and survey sessions, team collaboration, SCORM delivery and programmatic API access broaden its enterprise offering, but are not automatically included in every individual plan. In its October 2026 public pricing the Basic plan is free and Starter costs $19 per month on monthly billing or $14 per month equivalent annually. Pro costs $89 monthly or $59 equivalent annually; Enterprise pricing is custom. The vendor now uses a common credit pool for video, dubbing and certain interactions, in addition to a free monthly base allowance, so a dollar price does not map to unlimited finished video. Customer reviews often cite speed and ease for training content, while some report limitations in editing, avatar realism and credit value. No Toolbaaz firsthand testing or approved editorial score exists.

Best for

L&D, HR and enablement teams that routinely update multilingual scripted training; less suitable for live-action cinematic filmmaking, entirely natural human acting or unlimited video on a low monthly budget.

Synthesia pros and cons

Pros

Converts scripts and slide/deck content into narrated avatar videos without a camera shoot.
Large avatar and localization feature set supports repeatable training and internal communication.
Basic plan enables limited free exploration before subscription.
Annual and monthly self-serve pricing and shared-credit allowances are published.
Vendor describes enterprise governance, SSO, SCORM export and formal security documentation.

Cons

−AI presenters and voices may look or sound artificial for emotionally nuanced or premium brand film.
−Shared credits consumed by video, dubbing and interactive functions complicate estimates of output per plan.
−Custom avatars, advanced collaboration and export formats have tier and consent restrictions.
−Starter and Pro provide limited paid credits; longer video programs need capacity planning or Enterprise.
−No Toolbaaz hands-on comparison or independent render-quality benchmark.

Features

Basic free usage

Not unlimited; some download/branding controls require paid tier

Stock and personal avatars

Consent, identity requirements, plan caps and account approval apply

AI-avatar video studio

Avatar library and export rights differ by plan; free limitations apply

Interactive roleplay and surveys

Roleplay learner seats cost extra, listed at $29 per learner/month; check feature scope

Multilingual voice and translation

Credit and plan usage rates differ across dubbing and video creation

Shared credits for AI tasks

Paid credits are additional to base allowance and video-equivalent minutes depend on what else consumes them

Team controls and security

See signed contract, DPA and audit report; security posture is vendor-asserted, not independently audited by Toolbaaz

SCORM and LMS distribution

SCORM export and advanced governance are enterprise-dependent

Platforms

Browser-based SaaSEmbed/LMS/SCORM distribution on eligible plansAPI and workflow integrations (entitlement-dependent)

Integrations

Make TalentLMS Workato WordPress HubSpot Moodle Synthesia API Notion Docebo PowerPoint Articulate 360

Pricing — vendor source checked

Pricing at a glance

Basic

USD 0.00/month

USD 0.00/month with annual billing

Free ongoing tier; pricing display: 10 minutes of video, 3 survey responses and 500 credits monthly. Verify download/logo restrictions before use.

Starter

USD 19.00/month

USD 14.00/month with annual billing

$19/mo on monthly billing, or $14/mo equivalent ($168 billed yearly). 1,250 credits/mo or 15,000/year at the default allowance, on top of free allowance.

Pro

USD 89.00/month

USD 59.00/month with annual billing

$89/mo on monthly billing, or $59/mo equivalent ($708 billed yearly). 6,000 credits/mo or 72,000/year at the base selected usage level; plan calculator has higher paid credit tiers.

Enterprise

See pricing details

Custom volume quote. Full avatar library, SSO, collaboration, SCORM, unlimited video minutes subject to signed contract scope.

Roleplay learner seat add-on

USD 29.00/month

Optional learner seat for interactive roleplay training at $29 per learner per month; confirm minimums and invoice terms.

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Synthesia — frequently asked questions

Can I use Synthesia for free?

Yes. The current Basic plan provides 10 minutes of video creation and limited surveys and AI credits monthly, but it does not include every download and branding feature.

What does Synthesia Starter cost?

Starter is shown at $19/month on monthly billing, or $14/month equivalent when $168 is billed annually. An introductory first-month promotion is not the recurring list price.

How much does Synthesia Pro cost?

Pro starts at $89/month when billed monthly or $59/month equivalent when $708 is paid annually for the default credit tier.

Are all Synthesia videos unlimited?

No. The free base allowance and paid credit buckets control how much video, dubbing and other AI usage a self-serve account can generate. Enterprise advertises unlimited video minutes subject to contract.

Can Synthesia turn PowerPoint slides into video?

Yes. The vendor describes PowerPoint conversion and integrations; source files and output may still need human editing and brand review.

Does Synthesia support multiple languages?

Yes. Its localization and dubbing tools support multilingual output, subject to the selected voice, language and usage allocation.

Can I make my own avatar in Synthesia?

Personal avatars are available on eligible plans with verification and consent rules. The vendor places limits on the number of personal avatars.

Does Synthesia offer an LMS or SCORM integration?

Its documentation lists integrations with numerous LMS tools and SCORM export on enterprise-level workflows. Confirm the destination-specific method and plan before purchase.

Does Synthesia provide enterprise SSO?

The Enterprise offer includes SAML/SSO and collaboration/governance capabilities; request the applicable security, privacy and contractual documentation.

Is Synthesia good for cinematic film creation?

It is designed primarily for scripted, presenter-led video and training workflows rather than complex live-action cinematography.