Free Tier
No
Watermark (free)
—
Paid from
$18/mo
Max resolution
1080p
Max clip length
30 minutes
API access
Yes
My Hands-On Testing Notes
I Tested This Tool
I created a 3-minute onboarding video in Spanish using avatar 'Aria.' The lip sync was nearly perfect and the pacing felt natural, not robotic. The SCORM export worked immediately with our test LMS. Biggest limitation: avatars can't gesture outside preset movements — you can't have Aria point to a specific diagram.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- 140+ languages with natural lip sync
- 230+ professional AI avatars
- Custom avatar creation (enterprise)
- SCORM/LMS export for training
- Collaboration tools for teams
Weaknesses
- No cinematic or creative video generation
- Avatars look polished but clearly AI
- Expensive for individual creators
- No free tier
Who Is Synthesia Best For?
Based on my testing, Synthesia is the right choice for:
- L&D teams
- Enterprise HR
- Multilingual marketing
Synthesia Pricing 2026
| Plan | Price | Credits / Limit | Watermark | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $18/mo | 10 videos/mo | None ✓ | 1080p |
| Creator | $64/mo | 30 videos/mo | None ✓ | 1080p |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited | None ✓ | 1080p |
Output Formats
MP4
Verdict
Synthesia earns an overall score of 8.1/10 in our 2026 testing. It scores 8/10 for output quality, 8.5/10 for generation speed, and 7/10 for value.
Synthesia does not offer a free tier. Paid plans start at $18/mo.