Synthesia pricing & review
The enterprise standard for AI avatar videos — training, onboarding, and corporate comms.
Last checked July 24, 2026
Overview
Synthesia turns scripts into presenter-led videos with 230+ AI avatars in 140+ languages, and is used by most of the Fortune 100 for training content. Starter is ~$18/mo (annual; $29 monthly) for 10 min/mo; Creator ~$64/mo. A free tier gives 10 video minutes monthly. Not a cinematic generator — an avatar platform.
Feature highlights
- 230+ avatars
- 140+ languages
- Screen recorder
- Templates
- Brand kits
- SCORM export
Pros and cons
Pros
- Enterprise-grade avatar quality
- Massive language coverage
- Fortune-100 adoption
Cons
- Minutes cap tightly on cheap plans
- Not for cinematic video
- Custom avatars cost extra
Best for
Synthesia is best suited to l&d and internal-comms teams producing training video at scale. If that matches your needs, the free plan is a low-risk way to try it.
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Synthesia FAQ
Does Synthesia have a free plan?
Yes. Free plan with ~10 video minutes per month.
How much does Synthesia cost?
Synthesia starts at $18/mo (Starter, billed yearly). Monthly billing is $29. Minutes are the real meter; enterprise adds custom avatars. The highest known plan is $64/mo (Creator), custom Enterprise.
Who is Synthesia best for?
Synthesia is best for l&d and internal-comms teams producing training video at scale.
Does Synthesia offer an API?
Yes, Synthesia provides API access for developers.
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