What is Synthesia?
Synthesia is the leading AI video avatar platform, used by over 50,000 companies including Google, Reuters, and Zoom. You type a script, select from 160+ AI avatars and 120+ languages, and Synthesia produces a polished talking-head video. It's ideal for corporate training, onboarding videos, marketing explainers, and educational content. The quality has improved dramatically — avatars look natural and have appropriate gestures and expressions. The Starter plan ($29/month) includes 10 video credits per month. For companies producing internal training at scale, Synthesia is a fraction of the cost of traditional video production.
Pros & Cons
What works well
- 160+ realistic AI avatars
- 120+ languages and accents
- No camera, studio, or recording equipment needed
- Updates are instant — just edit the script
- Used by major enterprises
Things to know
- No free plan (only free demo video)
- Avatars still identifiable as AI on close inspection
- Limited creative control vs. live video
What people use Synthesia for
- Corporate training and onboarding
- Product explainer videos
- Educational content in multiple languages
- Internal communications
- Marketing videos without a production budget
Pricing
PaidStarting at: $29/month
Starter $29/month (10 videos). Creator $89/month (30 videos). Enterprise on request.
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