Synthesia pricing, free plan and limits

Last updated: 2026-08-24

Synthesia is an AI avatar video generator that converts text scripts into spoken, lip-synced video across 160+ languages using digital presenters instead of cameras or actors. It differs from consumer video tools by pairing avatar realism with LMS-ready SCORM export, built for corporate training rather than social content.

About Synthesia

Synthesia is an enterprise AI video generation platform founded in 2017 that turns text scripts into videos with lifelike AI avatars and voiceovers. The company has raised more than $536M, including a $200M Series E in January 2026 that valued it at $4B, and serves corporate training, sales enablement, internal communications, and compliance teams. The platform centers on 240+ customizable AI avatars with Express-2 gesture technology, an AI video assistant that turns documents, slide decks, and prompts into draft scripts, and SCORM export for direct LMS integration.

Synthesia's compliance stack covers SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and ISO 42001, alongside moderation controls built for corporate learning and development teams producing video at scale.

Pricing

Free plan with 10 minutes/month and 9 avatars. Starter at $29/mo ($18/mo annual) with 10 min/month. Creator at $89/mo ($64/mo annual) with API access and personal avatars.

Enterprise plan with custom pricing offers unlimited video minutes, the full 240+ avatar library, SSO, SCORM export, 1-click video translation across 80+ languages, and dedicated support. Annual billing provides 30-40% savings vs. monthly billing.

Key Features

• 240+ AI Avatars with Express-2 Technology: Choose from diverse realistic avatars with hyper-expressive gestures, facial movements, and natural delivery. Customize avatars with clothing, logos, and brand colors, or create personal digital twins.
• 160+ Languages for Voice, 80+ for 1-Click Video Translation: Generate original voiceovers in 160+ languages and accents on every plan. Enterprise adds 1-click video translation across 80+ languages, using Dubbing 2.0 for automatic lip-sync, voice cloning, and dubbing that preserves the original speaker's identity.
• AI Video Assistant & Auto-Script Generation: Convert documents, PDFs, PowerPoint slides, and URLs into video scripts automatically. Generate draft videos from plain-text prompts using ChatGPT-like functionality, then refine and publish.
• LMS Integration & SCORM Export: Export videos in SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 formats for direct LMS integration. Embed directly into training modules and maintain version control with automatic syncing.
• Team Collaboration & Real-Time Editing: Create, review, comment, and iterate on videos in real-time with team members. Workspace management for up to 3 guest editors plus unlimited live collaboration on Enterprise plans.
• Advanced Analytics & Engagement Tracking: Monitor video performance with metrics including views, drop-offs, completion rates, and interaction data. Interactive video features like CTAs, branching paths, and quizzes to drive engagement.
• Roleplay Sessions: Practice difficult conversations with an AI-driven roleplay partner that gives personalized coaching feedback, launched July 2026 as Synthesia's first interactive AI conversation feature.

Pros

• Exceptional ease of use: most new users publish their first video without needing a tutorial or onboarding call
• Avatar realism stands out: reviewers consistently rate Express-2's gestures and lip-sync as the most natural in the category
• Turns a video shoot that would take hours into a task measured in minutes; users cite translation and localization time savings as the biggest win
• Enterprise-grade credentials (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO certifications) and 90% Fortune 100 adoption reassure security and procurement teams instead of just IT
• Connects into existing workflows via Zapier's 8,000+ app directory and native LMS/CMS integrations, so most teams don't need to change their existing stack

Cons

• Strict and subjective content moderation policies with opaque appeal processes; certain industries like healthcare and biotech face additional restrictions requiring expensive custom avatars
• Uncanny valley effect with avatars occasionally feeling stiff or unnatural; some users report awkward eye contact or mouth movement misalignment
• Significant hidden costs: features like SCORM export, SSO, and 1-click translation are locked behind the Enterprise tier, so mid-market teams often need a pricier plan than expected
• Limited real-time rendering; videos take 5-15 minutes to generate, creating friction in fast-turnaround workflows

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