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.