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Synthesia

An AI video platform for creating avatar-presented videos at scale, aimed at teams: 240+ avatars, 1,000+ voices, AI dubbing, and video translation.

Best for
Teams producing training, sales, and explainer videos with consistent avatar presenters — and creators who want professional avatar video.
Audience
Training and L&D teams, marketing teams, enterprise video producers, faceless video creators
Category
Video

Where it fits

Teams producing training, sales, and explainer videos with consistent avatar presenters — and creators who want professional avatar video.

AI avatar video generationAI voices and dubbingvideo translationtraining and explainer videosmotion graphics

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Pricing note

Free Basic plan (1,200 credits/month, ~10 minutes of video, watermarked). Starter $29/month (billed monthly) or from $18/month billed annually; Creator $89/month ($64/month annually); Enterprise custom. Plans include credits, avatars, and AI dubbing with limits by tier.

Checked Aug 13, 2026. Verify the current plan, credits, output limits, and commercial terms before purchasing.

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Is it legit?

Who is behind Synthesia, where it is based, and what is publicly known about its funding. Company details change — verify on the official site before committing.

Company
Synthesia Ltd.
Founded
2017
Headquarters
London, UK
Funding
Venture-backed (unicorn valuation per company announcements)

Trade-offs to check

  • Prices and credit allowances differ between monthly and annual billing; the official FAQ lists Starter at $29/month or $264/year.
  • Free plan exports include a Synthesia logo/watermark.
  • Avatar and voice rights, plus consent rules for custom avatars, must be reviewed before publishing.

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