# Submagic vs Synthesia

> Submagic: Add captions, B-roll and edits to short-form videos with AI in minutes
> Synthesia: Create narrated business videos from text with AI avatars in 140+ languages

- Submagic profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/submagic
- Synthesia profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/synthesia
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/submagic-vs-synthesia
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Submagic and Synthesia are both Video AI tools. Synthesia scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.6 vs 7.9 out of 10). Only Synthesia has a free plan or trial.

### Choose Submagic if

- You want a tool built for captioning and repurposing talking-head, podcast and interview footage into short vertical clips.
- Wide caption language coverage, claimed at 123 languages.
- Combines captions, B-roll, zooms, clipping and publishing in one workflow.

### Choose Synthesia if

- You want a tool built for corporate training videos.
- Free Basic plan with 10 minutes of video or dubbing per month.
- 140+ languages for voiceovers and translation.

## Pricing

| | Submagic | Synthesia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $19 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Submagic | Synthesia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Captions | Yes | Not listed |
| Magic Clips | Yes | Not listed |
| Text-Based Editing | Yes | Not listed |
| Auto B-roll and Effects | Yes | Not listed |
| Bad Take and Silence Removal | Yes | Not listed |
| Caption Translation | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Avatars | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduling and Publishing | Yes | Not listed |
| Team Workspace | Yes | Not listed |
| Video Editing API | Yes | Not listed |
| AI avatars | Yes | Yes |
| Text, document and PowerPoint to video | Not listed | Yes |
| 140+ languages | Not listed | Yes |
| Video dubbing and translation | Not listed | Yes |
| Interactive videos | Not listed | Yes |
| Sessions | Not listed | Yes |
| Brand controls and collaboration | Not listed | Yes |
| SCORM export and SSO | Not listed | Yes |
| API and MCP | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Submagic | Synthesia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Submagic strengths

- Wide caption language coverage, claimed at 123 languages.
- Combines captions, B-roll, zooms, clipping and publishing in one workflow.
- Text-based editing removes the need for a timeline for simple cuts.
- Public API with webhooks and word-level transcripts.
- Entry price of $19 per month, or $12 per month billed annually.

## Submagic limitations

- No permanent free plan; the trial length is not published.
- Starter limits videos to 2 minutes and Pro to 5 minutes.
- Credit-based limits cap output: 45 credits on Starter equals about 15 videos.
- No official mobile app found; web only.

## Synthesia strengths

- Free Basic plan with 10 minutes of video or dubbing per month
- 140+ languages for voiceovers and translation
- Turns prompts, documents and PowerPoint files into editable videos
- Interactive videos, roleplay and survey Sessions beyond standard video
- Enterprise features include SAML/SSO and SCORM export, and a public API is available

## Synthesia limitations

- Free plan videos carry a watermark and cannot be downloaded
- SCORM export, SAML/SSO and Brand Kits are limited to Enterprise
- Credit-based plans are hard to forecast because usage depends on the content of each video
- No mobile app found in the App Store

## FAQ

**Is Submagic better than Synthesia?**

It depends on your workflow. Submagic is built for captioning and repurposing talking-head, podcast and interview footage into short vertical clips. Synthesia is built for corporate training videos.

**What are the key feature differences between Submagic and Synthesia?**

Submagic: Add captions, B-roll and edits to short-form videos with AI in minutes. Synthesia: Create narrated business videos from text with AI avatars in 140+ languages.

**Does Submagic or Synthesia have a free plan?**

Synthesia has a free plan or trial; Submagic is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Submagic or Synthesia?**

Submagic starts at $19 and Synthesia starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.