Synthesia
Professional videos with AI avatars — no camera needed
Overview
Synthesia solves a genuine business problem: creating professional video without a camera, studio or editing skills. Type a script, choose an AI avatar, select a language, and it generates a polished video in minutes.
For employee onboarding, product demos, training materials and company announcements, Synthesia is transformative.
With 140+ AI avatars and 120+ language support, global businesses can produce localised video content at a fraction of traditional costs.
Synthesia is the right tool for any business needing to produce professional-looking video at scale without the cost of traditional production.
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Key features
140+ AI Avatars
Professional presenters of diverse backgrounds — or create your own personal avatar.
120+ Languages
Automatic script translation and avatar lip-sync across 120 languages.
Screen Recording
Combine AI avatar with screen recordings for software demos and tutorials.
Brand Templates
Reusable video templates with your logo, colours and fonts.
Video Analytics
Track who watched your videos, for how long and what they engaged with.
Easy Updates
Update text in an existing video and regenerate without recreating it entirely.
Pricing
Free
- 3 minutes of video
- 9 avatars
- 36 languages
- Watermarked
Starter
- 10 mins/month
- 90+ avatars
- 120+ languages
- No watermark
Creator
- 30 mins/month
- Custom avatar
- Brand kit
- Priority render
Pros & cons
What works
- Professional video without filming or editing skills
- 140+ avatars including personal avatar creation
- 120+ language support
- Easy update system
- Brand template system
- Video analytics included
What to watch
- Avatars look slightly synthetic on close inspection
- More expensive than basic AI tools
- Not suitable for creative or cinematic video
- Limited visual storytelling flexibility
How Synthesia compares
| Feature | Synthesia | ElevenLabs | Runway |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Avatars | 140+ | None | Basic |
| Languages | 120+ | 29 | Limited |
| Business Templates | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Recording | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cinematic Quality | Basic | ✗ | Excellent |
Best for
Reviewed: April 2026. Scores and pricing are checked periodically — see our methodology. Pricing can change after publication, so always confirm current plans on Synthesia's site before buying.