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Synthesia

Enterprise AI video platform for avatar-led training, communication, localization and interactive video

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Research-based score
4.9
Tested
Features and capabilities5.0

Official Synthesia sources verify AI avatars, 160+ languages, AI Video Assistant, dubbing, personal avatars, interactive videos, API access, SCORM publishing, roleplay and enterprise collaboration.

Usability and implementation4.9

The browser-based editor removes filming and traditional production complexity and self-serve plans use shared credits, while Enterprise supports organization-wide workspaces and unlimited video minutes.

Pricing and value transparency4.5

Basic, Starter and Creator monthly and annual prices are public, credit allowances are documented and Enterprise is clearly custom; self-serve purchases are generally non-refundable.

Integrations, security and trust5.0

Synthesia is SOC 2 Type II compliant and certified to ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and ISO 42001, with GDPR, UK Cyber Essentials, penetration testing and detailed Trust Center evidence.

Scored by Surabhi Singh

Quick facts

Vendor
Synthesia Limited
Pricing model
freemium
Plan pricing
Free Basic plan; Starter is USD 29/month or USD 18/month billed annually
Free plan
Yes — check limits
Free trial
Not confirmed
Last verified
9/24/2026

About Synthesia

Synthesia is an AI video creation platform for producing business videos from scripts using AI avatars and voices in more than 160 languages. Current self-serve plans use shared credits across video, dubbing and AI-generated assets, while Creator adds API and interactive video capabilities and Enterprise adds unlimited minutes, shared workspaces, SSO, SCORM, stronger governance and higher API limits.

Best for

Businesses, learning teams and internal-communications groups that need to create localized avatar-led videos at scale without traditional filming.

Synthesia pros and cons

Pros

  • G2 rates Synthesia 4.6/5 from more than 2,800 reviews, one of the largest independent review bases in AI video.
  • Basic is genuinely free with 1,200 monthly credits, allowing users to test avatar and video workflows without a credit card.
  • Starter and Creator combine avatars, AI Video Assistant, dubbing and brand-oriented workflows without requiring filming equipment or actors.
  • Creator adds API access, multiple avatars per scene, interactive videos and a larger avatar library for more advanced production.
  • Synthesia has unusually strong enterprise assurance with SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, GDPR and current penetration-test documentation.

Cons

  • −Self-serve subscriptions are generally non-refundable, so buyers should test Basic carefully before committing.
  • −Starter still includes only 10 video minutes per month, while Creator increases to 30, so high-volume production can hit credit limits quickly.
  • −Starter and Creator are effectively single-editor plans with guest collaboration; full shared workspaces and organization controls require Enterprise.
  • −SCORM export is Enterprise-only, which can push serious LMS users into sales-assisted pricing.
  • −AI avatar video remains less suitable for live-action-first content or detailed physical demonstrations that require real-world footage.

Features

AI Dubbing
Basic and higher with credit allowances · Credit consumption differs from ordinary video creation.
Enterprise Workspaces and SSO
Enterprise · Custom contract required.
Legacy Video API
Creator and Enterprise · API rate limits vary by plan.
Interactive Videos
Creator and Enterprise for advanced use · Session and sharing limits vary by plan.
AI Avatars
Basic and higher with avatar-library differences · Avatar count and custom-avatar options vary by plan.
Interactive Avatars API
Available on all plans with usage rules · Separate API credits and product rules can apply.
SCORM Export
Enterprise · Enterprise-only feature.
Personal Avatars
Included allowances vary by Starter, Creator and Enterprise · Consent and verification requirements apply.
160+ Languages and Voices
Current platform · Voice and accent availability varies by language.
AI Video Assistant
Starter and higher · Generated scripts require editorial review.

Platforms

SCORMWebAPIEmbed

Integrations

Web Embed Synthesia Video API Interactive Avatars API Zapier LMS via SCORM

Pricing

Basic
Free
USD 0.00/month with annual billing

Permanent free plan for exploring AI video. Limit: Watermark Limit: No video downloads Limit: No guests Billing unit: per account Minimum seats: 1

Starter Monthly
USD 29.00/month

Entry self-serve paid plan. Limit: 10 video minutes/month Billing unit: per account/month Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Monthly

Starter Annual
USD 18.00per month, billed annually

Discounted Starter subscription. Limit: Single editor Billing unit: per account/month equivalent Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Annual

Creator Monthly
USD 89.00/month

Advanced self-serve production plan. Limit: Single editor Billing unit: per account/month Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Monthly

Creator Annual
USD 64.00per month, billed annually

Discounted Creator subscription. Limit: Single editor Billing unit: per account/month equivalent Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Annual

Enterprise
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Enterprise video platform with unlimited video minutes and organization controls. Limit: Custom quote required Billing unit: custom annual contract Minimum commitment: Annual Contact sales for a quote.

Official pricing / availability source · Checked 23 September 2026. Confirm current taxes, regional terms and allowances. A listed plan is not necessarily the cheapest option.

Editorial verification: 9/24/2026. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.

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Synthesia — frequently asked questions

What is Synthesia used for?
Synthesia is used to create business videos with AI avatars and generated voices instead of filming presenters. Organizations use it for training, onboarding, internal communications, explainers and localization. The platform also supports AI dubbing, personal avatars, interactive video, APIs and Enterprise SCORM publishing, making it particularly suited to repeatable learning and communication content rather than cinematic live-action production.
How much does Synthesia cost?
Synthesia Basic is free. Starter costs USD 29 monthly or USD 264 yearly, while Creator costs USD 89 monthly or USD 804 yearly. Enterprise pricing is custom. Basic and Starter provide up to 10 minutes of standard generated video per month, while Creator provides 30. Enterprise offers unlimited video minutes under its current plan description.
Does Synthesia have a free plan?
Yes. Synthesia Basic costs USD 0, requires no credit card and currently includes 1,200 credits per month, enough for up to 10 minutes of ordinary generated video or other supported AI usage. Basic is designed for testing avatars and the editor, but it has important limitations such as watermarking, no video downloads and no guest seats.
How do Synthesia credits work?
Credits are the shared usage currency across self-serve plans. Basic and monthly Starter receive 1,200 credits, monthly Creator 3,600, annual Starter 14,500 per year and annual Creator 44,000. Ordinary video generation currently costs two credits per second, so one minute uses 120 credits. Dubbing and AI-generated asset creation consume the same shared pool at different rates.
Is Synthesia secure for enterprise use?
Synthesia has one of the stronger public compliance packages in AI video. Its Trust Center lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, GDPR and UK Cyber Essentials, along with 2026 penetration testing and security documentation. Enterprise adds SSO and organization-level administration. Companies should still apply consent and governance rules when creating personal avatars or voices.
What do G2 reviewers say about Synthesia?
G2 rates Synthesia 4.6 out of 5 from 2,809 reviews. That large review base makes its customer signal more representative than many newer AI video tools. Users frequently value fast avatar-led video creation, localization and flexibility, while some reviews note limits around rendering or particular editing workflows. SearchSagar has not hands-on tested Synthesia.

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