Synthesia

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Create narrated business videos from text with AI avatars in 140+ languages

Freemiumsynthesia.ioUpdated 20 Oct 2026

About Synthesia

Synthesia is a web-based AI video platform for business, built around AI avatars that read a script on screen. Users type or paste text, or turn a prompt, link, document or PowerPoint file into a video, choose an avatar and voice, and export the result without cameras, microphones or actors. The platform lists 140+ languages for voiceovers, and also offers video dubbing and translation with voice cloning and lip-sync.

Best for

Corporate training videos
Multilingual internal communications
Product and how-to videos
Turning slide decks into narrated videos
Training and onboarding: Produce employee training and onboarding videos from scripts or slide decks.
Multilingual communication: Translate and dub existing videos for teams in other countries.
Sales enablement: Make product explainers and run avatar roleplay practice for sales conversations.
LMS content: Export training modules to a learning management system with SCORM on Enterprise.
Customer and employee surveys: Collect responses through conversational avatar surveys.

Not ideal for

Cinematic or creative video generation
Users who need a mobile app

Popular with

Learning and development teams
HR teams
Sales enablement teams
Marketing teams
Enterprise communications teams

Screenshots

Key features

AI avatars
Text, document and PowerPoint to video
140+ languages
Video dubbing and translation
Interactive videos
Sessions
Brand controls and collaboration
SCORM export and SSO
API and MCP

Pros and cons

Pros

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

Cons

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

Pricing

Plans as listed by the vendor on 20 Oct 2026. Check their site for current prices.

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Basic

Free allowance of 10 minutes of video creation or dubbing, 3 survey responses and 500 credits per month

10 minutes of video or dubbing
500 credits
Pre-built templates
Share by link
Synthesia watermark

Starter

$29/month

1,250 credits per month, billed monthly

Download videos
Remove Synthesia logo
AI Video Assistant
Survey analytics
3 guests
125+ stock avatars
Chat and email support

Pro

Enterprise

Custom/custom

Custom credit volumes, contact sales

Everything in Pro
Unlimited Personal Avatars
SAML/SSO
Live team collaboration
Brand Kits
SCORM export
240+ stock avatars
Dedicated customer success manager

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team.

8.6overall

Avatar Quality: 8.5
Language Support: 9.0
Ease of Use: 8.8
Enterprise Readiness: 9.0
Value for Money: 7.5

Platforms and integrations

Available on

Works with

PowerPoint
SCORM
Claude
ChatGPT

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Release history

Expressive AvatarsAug 8, 2026
Expressive Avatar Update
Added natural body language and micro-gestures.
- Expressive avatars
- 140+ languages

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Frequently asked questions

Is Synthesia free?

There is a free Basic plan at $0 with 10 minutes of video creation or dubbing and 500 credits per month, but videos carry a Synthesia watermark and cannot be downloaded. Paid plans start at $29 per month.

Does Synthesia support SCORM export for an LMS?

Yes, but on the Enterprise plan. Starter and Pro plans download videos that can be uploaded to a learning management system as files.

How many languages does Synthesia support?

Synthesia lists 140+ languages for voiceovers and translation. The pricing page lists 1-click translations into 140+ languages on Enterprise.

What are credits?

Credits are a shared pool used for video creation, dubbing and survey responses. Starter includes 1,250 credits a month and Pro 6,000, and Pro offers larger tiers. Enterprise uses custom volumes.

Does Synthesia have an API?

Yes. The API covers video creation, dubbing and translation, and interactive avatars for real-time sessions. API usage is priced by the minute, and Interactive Avatar access is enabled per API key.

Can I create an avatar of myself?

Yes. Pro includes 5 Personal Avatars, and Enterprise includes unlimited Personal Avatars. The site says an avatar can be created from a single photo.