Synthesia Review
★★★★★★★★★★4.72,375+ reviews · G2AI Video
Turn text into studio-quality AI avatar videos in 140+ languages.
Our verdict
Synthesia is the market leader for AI avatar videos, ideal for training and corporate communications. Avatars are polished and multilingual, though entry minutes are limited and it is overkill for casual creators.
Ratings breakdown
Ease of use9.0
Value for money7.8
Features8.8
Support8.2
Quick facts
Synthesia pricing
Basic (Free)1,200 credits/mo (~10 min video), 9 avatars
Free
StarterAnnual billing; personal avatar, 125+ avatars, AI dubbing
$18 /mo
CreatorAnnual billing; 5 personal avatars, 180+ avatars, API access
$64 /mo
✅ Verified from the vendor's pricing page · checked June 2026. View official pricing →
Pros & cons
What we like
- Largest avatar library with highly realistic, multilingual presenters (140+ languages)
- Excellent for training/L&D with templates, SCORM and LMS export
- Top-rated ease of use and strong G2 standing
Worth noting
- Monthly video minutes are limited on lower tiers
- Avatars can occasionally feel slightly robotic for non-corporate use
What's included
✓Text-to-video
✓AI avatars
✓AI voice / TTS
✓Auto subtitles
✓Stock library
✓Templates
✓Team seats
✓API access
✓Free tier
—4K export
9 of 10 tracked features available.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free version of Synthesia?
Yes, a free plan with a small monthly minute allowance lets you test avatars before upgrading.
What does the Starter plan cost?
About $18/mo billed annually (around $29 billed monthly) for the Starter plan.