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Synthesia: what to check before choosing
Synthesia turns a written script into a video with an AI presenter (avatar) and voice, in 140+ languages. It is a candidate for teams that need training, onboarding or explainer videos without filming.
Published October 23, 2026 · Sources checked October 23, 2026 · By ComparePilot
This is a buying guide based on product documentation and the official pricing page, not a hands-on test or a numerical product rating.
Who should consider it?
Teams that update training or product videos often may save time by editing a script instead of re-recording. Synthesia lists AI dubbing that keeps the original speaker's voice, an AI screen recorder, interactive videos and templates for business topics. Check whether an avatar presenter suits your audience before you rely on it for customer-facing video.
Plans and limits (checked October 23, 2026)
- Basic: $0 — 10 minutes of video creation or dubbing a month, 9 avatars, videos carry a Synthesia watermark.
- Starter: $29/month billed monthly — up to about 12 more minutes a month, 125+ avatars, the Synthesia logo can be removed.
- Pro: $89/month billed monthly — up to about 60 more minutes a month, 180+ avatars, 5 personal avatars.
- Enterprise: custom pricing — adds features such as SSO, brand kits and SCORM export.
Yearly billing is offered at a discount, but the yearly prices were not shown in the page text we checked. Minutes and credits work differently across plans; confirm what your planned videos will use.
A small test before you commit
On the free plan, write a 60-second script you actually need, pick an avatar and voice, and generate it in your main language and one other language. Watch it with someone from your audience. Check pronunciation of product names, lip-sync and whether the watermark matters for your use.
Limits and trade-offs to check
Check monthly minute limits against how much video you publish, which features are Enterprise-only, how many editors you need, and the usage rights for avatars and generated videos in your context. Compare with alternatives such as HeyGen in our Synthesia vs HeyGen comparison.
Decide against your requirements
Write down how many minutes of video you need each month, the languages you need and who will edit. Check whether the selected plan covers that, including seats and add-ons. Trial availability, features and prices can change; confirm the current offer with the provider. Keep your data export and cancellation requirements in your decision.
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Sources and related reading
Synthesia official pricing and features pages (sources checked October 23, 2026). Product descriptions above reflect the sources checked on the date shown; suitability and testing advice are ComparePilot editorial guidance.
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