Synthesia

Synthesia Ltd., GB

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.3/5

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📊 Quick Facts

Pricing Modelpaid

Categoryvideo

Users50K+ teams

Founded2017

HQLondon, UK

Employees300-400

Monthly Visits8M+

LanguagesEnglish,Spanish,French,German,Italian,Portuguese,Japanese,Korean,Chinese,Arabic,Hindi,140+ languages

PlatformWeb, API

DeploymentCloud

Last Verified2026-08-06

📝 About Synthesia

AI video generation with digital avatars and Express-2 fast generation. Enterprise-focused with multi-language dubbing.

💰 Pricing

Starter: $22/mo; Creator: $67/mo; Enterprise: custom

✨ Key Features

Express-2: full-body movement, hand gestures, micro-expressions at 1080p/30fps230+ AI avatars across diverse demographics and styles160+ languages and accents with frame-accurate lip-syncEmbedded Sora 2 and Veo 3.1 for cinematic B-roll generationSynthesia 3.0: Video Agents for real-time conversationsAI Dubbing: translate existing video with lip-sync preservationCustom Avatars: photo-based (Creator) and studio-recorded (Enterprise)SCORM export for LMS integrationBrand Kit: locked-down colors, fonts, logos, templatesSOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, GDPR compliant

🏷️ Tags

videoavatarenterprisetrainingtranslationdubbing

⚖️ Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

Industry-leading AI technology with proven track record
Comprehensive feature set for diverse use cases
Strong integration ecosystem and developer community
Excellent performance and reliability at scale

✗ Cons

Premium features require paid subscription
Learning curve for advanced functionality
Limited offline capabilities in cloud-dependent workflows
May require technical expertise for optimal configuration

🎯 Use Cases

• corporate-training

• compliance

• internal-communications

• multilingual-marketing

• lms

• enterprise

✔ Best For

Employee TrainingE-learning ContentSales OutreachProduct DemosMultilingual VideosCorporate Communications

🧠 Models

Express-2
Express-1

🔗 Integrations

API (REST)PowerPointCamtasiaArticulateZapierMake

📈 Benchmarks

140+ languages:

150+ AI avatars:

50,000+ companies using Synthesia:

Video generation: ~2 minutes rendering per minute:

🔀 Alternatives

HeyGen Runway

📅 History

2017 Synthesia Launch - Synthesia launched as an AI video generation platform focused on creating professional videos with AI avatars.

2019 Multi-Language Avatars - Expanded to support 40+ languages with native-speaking AI avatars.

2021 Custom Avatar Studio - Launched custom avatar creation from just a webcam recording, enabling personalized video content.

2022 Synthesia Enterprise - Enterprise platform with custom branding, security controls, and template management.

2023 AI Script & Screen Recorder - Added AI script writing assistance and screen recording with virtual presenter overlay.

2024 Expressive Avatars & API - Released Expressive Avatars with emotions and gestures, plus API for enterprise integration.

2025 AI Video Studio - Complete AI video studio with real-time avatar interaction, multi-presenter scenarios, and analytics.

❓ FAQ

Is Synthesia free?

Synthesia offers a demo video. Paid plans start at $22/month for personal use.

Can I create my own avatar?

Yes, Synthesia offers custom avatar creation. Enterprise plans include personal avatar options.

How many languages does Synthesia support?

Synthesia supports 140+ languages with AI voices and avatars.

🇨🇳 China Insight

Synthesia serves global enterprises including some Chinese companies for international training videos. Local alternatives exist for domestic use.

🔒 Data & Compliance

Data PolicyUser videos are private. Avatar consent required for custom avatars. Enterprise: data processing agreements. SOC 2 Type II certified.

ComplianceSOC 2 Type II,GDPR,ISO 27001

Content ModerationStrict avatar consent verification; content guidelines; prohibited deepfake use

Data RetentionVideos and avatars retained for account lifetime; enterprise: customizable

🌐 Social & Community

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💬 Reviews

G2: 4.7/5 (1,000+ reviews),Capterra: 4.7/5,Trustpilot: 4.4/5