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Synthesia

Synthesia turns written scripts into studio-quality videos featuring AI avatars and voiceovers in 160+ languages, eliminating the need for cameras, actors, or editing crews.

Last updated 2026-05-04
Our Take
Synthesia is the enterprise standard for AI video generation, used by 90% of the Fortune 100 for training and internal comms. If you need to produce talking-head videos in dozens of languages with airtight security and LMS integration, it's the obvious pick — just expect to land on Enterprise pricing once you need SSO, SCORM, or Brand Kits.
Best For
Mid-market and enterprise L&D, sales enablement, and internal comms teams that need to produce training, compliance, and onboarding videos at scale across multiple languages without a video production crew.
Platforms
Web · API
Pros
240+ avatars in 160+ languages
SOC 2, ISO 42001, GDPR compliant
Native SCORM export for LMS
One-click video translation
Trusted by 90% of Fortune 100
Cons
Key features locked to Enterprise
10-min cap on lower tiers
Avatar gestures can feel stiff
No native mobile app

How It Works

1
Pick an AI avatar (or create your own personal avatar/digital twin)
2
Type or paste your script, or import a PDF, deck, or webpage
3
Customize with brand kit, screen recordings, captions, and interactive elements
4
Translate into 160+ languages with one click and publish or export to your LMS

Plans

Free
Free
10 minutes of video/month
Starter
$29/mo
Personal Avatar (3)
Creator
$89/mo
180+ AI avatars
Enterprise
Custom
Unlimited video minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Synthesia cost?
Synthesia has a free Basic plan, a Starter plan at $29/month, and a Creator plan at $89/month (billed monthly, with 25% off annual). Enterprise pricing is custom and required for SSO, SCORM, Brand Kits, and unlimited video minutes.
Is Synthesia free to use?
Yes, Synthesia offers a free Basic plan with 1,200 credits per month (about 10 minutes of video) and 9 AI avatars. Free videos include the Synthesia watermark, which you can only remove on paid plans.
How many languages does Synthesia support?
Synthesia supports 160+ languages and voices for video generation, and AI Dubbing works across 130+ languages while preserving the original speaker's voice and lip sync.
Can I create a custom AI avatar of myself?
Yes. Personal Avatars (your digital twin) are available starting on the Starter plan with 3 avatars, Creator includes 5, and Enterprise allows unlimited Personal Avatars. There's also a paid Studio Express add-on at $1,000/year for higher-fidelity avatars.
Does Synthesia integrate with LMS platforms?
Yes, Synthesia integrates with major LMS platforms including Articulate 360, Docebo, Moodle, SAP Litmos, TalentLMS, and Thinkific, and supports SCORM export on the Enterprise plan for use in any LMS.
Is Synthesia secure enough for enterprise use?
Yes — Synthesia is SOC 2 Type II, ISO 42001, and GDPR compliant, and supports SAML/SSO on Enterprise. It's used by over 90% of Fortune 100 companies, which is unusual for AI video tools.
What's the difference between Synthesia and HeyGen?
Both create AI avatar videos, but Synthesia is built around enterprise needs — SCORM export, SSO, Brand Kits, dedicated CSM, and ironclad compliance — while HeyGen leans more toward marketers and creators. Synthesia is also the more established platform with deeper LMS integrations.
Can Synthesia translate existing videos?
Yes. AI Dubbing translates existing videos into 130+ languages while preserving the original speaker's voice and matching lip sync. It's available on Starter and Creator (deducted from monthly usage) and as a paid add-on on Enterprise.

Integrations

30 native integrations across 7 categories
Including LMS & Learning, CMS & Web, Productivity & Docs, Sales & Support, Video & Media, Automation, Localization
LMS & Learning
Articulate 360DoceboMoodleSAP LitmosTalentLMSThinkificLectora360LearningEasygeneratorCoassemble
CMS & Web
WordPressSquarespaceBigCommerceShopifyMedium
Productivity & Docs
PowerPointExcel Add-inNotionMonday.com
Sales & Support
HubSpotIntercomChurnZero
Video & Media
YouTubeVimeoKalturaMindstamp
Automation
MakeWorkato
Localization
CrowdinBlanc

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