Synthesia
Synthesia helps business teams create, localize, manage, and publish AI-avatar videos without filming equipment or a studio. Learning, sales, and marketing teams can produce training and business content in 160+ languages.
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Who it's for
- Learning and Development teams creating employee training, onboarding, or compliance videos that need updates or localization.
- Sales enablement and marketing teams producing business videos with AI avatars and voiceovers.
- IT, HR, and internal communications teams managing branded video content and distributing it to employees.
Not the right fit if…
- Teams needing more than 10 minutes of video per month on a free plan: the free plan includes 10 minutes monthly.
How it fits your workflow
Start with a script, document, PDF, website link, or idea. Choose an AI avatar and voice, then edit the video with templates, brand settings, and other available editing tools.
Generate and localize the video in 160+ languages. Teams can collaborate, comment, and review videos in real time, then manage versions and check metrics such as views, drop-offs, and completion rates.
Publish the result using Synthesia's video options or embed it in an LMS course or training module. The page also describes downloading videos for an LMS or other video hosting platform.
Pricing
Free: Use current Basic and paid plans. Expired promotional credits removed.
Free plan
$0
- · Use current Basic and paid plans. Expired promotional credits removed.
Paid plans
Price not published
- · See the provider pricing page for current rates, billing periods, and usage limits.
Prices checked on Sep 7, 2026 from the vendor's site. They can change; confirm before you buy.
Key features
- AI Avatar Generator
- Create expressive AI avatars, including custom avatars, that speak 160+ languages and can be controlled by the user.
- AI Video Generator / AI Video Assistant
- Turn scripts, documents, links or ideas into polished videos using templates and AI assistance.
- AI Voices & Voice Cloning
- Hundreds of natural-sounding AI voices and voice cloning capabilities for instant voiceovers.
- 160+ Language Support & 1-click Translation
- Translate and localize videos into 160+ languages with lip-syncing; multilingual player to manage language versions.
- AI Screen Recorder
- Create polished screen recordings with instant transcripts and the ability to edit and translate recordings.
- Brand Kit & On-brand Templates
- Upload logo, set colors and styles to ensure every video matches brand guidelines.
Works with
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) / SCORM
- SSO / SAML
- API
Limitations to know
- The free plan is limited to 10 minutes of video per month and 9 stock avatars.
- The page states that political, inappropriate, and discriminatory content will not be approved in the free AI video generator.
Alternatives to consider
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Elai
Choose it if your team wants an AI video platform specifically described for professional training, marketing, and explainer videos with voice cloning and a browser-based editor.
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VideoGen
Choose it if you need repeatable AI video workflows and built-in studio-style automation for short- and long-form video production.
Getting started
- Start from the website's free video option or choose Get started.
- Select an avatar or template and provide a script, document, PDF, website link, or idea.
- Edit the script, voice, language, and visual styling for the video.
- Generate and publish the video, or download it for use in an LMS or video hosting platform.
Frequently asked questions
Can I customize AI videos to add brand identity?
Yes. You can add branded backgrounds, colors and logos, customize AI avatars by changing clothing, and apply brand colors and styles.
Does AI video creation integrate with existing LMS?
Yes. Synthesia supports export in SCORM format and is designed to integrate with Learning Management Systems to embed and update course videos.
Is it safe for businesses to create AI videos in Synthesia?
Synthesia states it provides a secure environment for businesses, is SOC 2 Type II & GDPR compliant, and uses human and AI moderation processes alongside an ethics policy.