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Synthesia

bySynthesia
in
4.5
2025
Market Presence: Video Editing Software, Digital Humans

Overview

Product Information on Synthesia

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Synthesia?

Synthesia is a software that enables users to generate artificial intelligence-powered video content by converting text into video presentations featuring avatars. The software provides features such as customizable avatars, multilingual support, and an interface for editing scripts and visuals. Synthesia streamlines the video creation process, allowing businesses to produce training materials, product demonstrations, and internal communications without the need for traditional video recording equipment or on-screen presenters. The software addresses the challenge of creating engaging video content efficiently and at scale, supporting use cases across learning, communication, and product marketing while reducing production time and costs.

Synthesia Pricing

Synthesia software uses a subscription-based pricing model with multiple plan options that vary by features, access levels, and number of video credits. Payment is typically required on a monthly or annual basis, and pricing differs according to usage volume and advanced functionality available within each plan. Additional charges may apply for higher levels of access or extended features.

Overall experience with Synthesia

Learning and Development Manager
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Synthesia: a bright pond of options that is surprisingly deep”

4.0
Oct 2, 2025
I think the quality of the avatars and voice options are very nice. I still feel like there are improvements to be made regarding the AI voices, as they still sound a bit robotic, especially in languages other than English.
Data Analyst
3B - 10B USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“Seamless Video Setup Highlighted, But Slow Generation Times Noted as Issue”

3.0
Oct 1, 2025
The transitions between screen, when setting up my videos, were seamless. I enjoy the vast amount characters too choose from. The options are endless, as to how I can form and edits videos. Everything is impressive. One blocker that I ran into is: On some of the videos, it took hours for the bot to generate it. They had short scripts and very few options selected, yet it seemed like I stumped it. It would be great if that could be improved on. Other than that, things were amazing!

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2025
For Market:
Video Editing Software

About Company

Company Description

Updated 1st November 2023

Synthesia is an AI video generation platform. Thousands of companies use it to create training, internal communications and marketing videos in 120 languages, saving up to 80% of their time and budget. Trusted by 47% of the Fortune100.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2017
Head office location
London, United Kingdom
Number of employees
201 - 500
Website
http://synthesia.io

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Synthesia Likes & Dislikes

Like

I like the variety of avatars and scenes i can use to make my videos.

Like

How fast the platform loaded the specifications that I had, for each video.

Like

Synthesia's avatars deliver astonishingly life-like realism - with seamless lip sync, natural gestures, and authentic voices that learners have feedback as very engaging. The platform's intuitive interface, rich learning resources, and ready-to-use templates make video production effortless, even for first-time users. There is an active community sharing tips and inspiration which has helped me with fresh ideas and to get the max out of the tool.

Dislike

Background: Sometimes i want to work with a different background while ussing expression-2 avatars. This has proven to be a bit of a hassle. Templates: There are tons of templates to use, but half of the time its hard to guess which template is suited for what type of scene and i waste quite a bit of time figuring out what suits my needs. Voice: Although I feel like this is improving, i notice the AI struggles with words in languages other then English. When the AI struggles, the pronounciation becomes a lot more robotic.

Dislike

-How long it took to generate a video n with limited specs requested. -I am getting to many emails in between use. -I don't have any others complaints.

Dislike

There are very few cons in using Synthesia. Moving graphics on slides can be tricky sometimes. They need to evolve more templates with people talking to each other, so that you can have dialog, but this it seems is coming. There is a big pricing jump to the top of the range enterprise package but you also get a lot more for your money

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Synthesia Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(378 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
60%
4 Star
37%
3 Star
3%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.4

Integration & Deployment

4.6

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4.6

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4.5

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  • Learning and Development Manager
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Synthesia: a bright pond of options that is surprisingly deep

    4.0
    Oct 2, 2025
    I think the quality of the avatars and voice options are very nice. I still feel like there are improvements to be made regarding the AI voices, as they still sound a bit robotic, especially in languages other than English.
  • Managing Director
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Synthesia changed our world

    5.0
    Oct 13, 2025
    Synthesia's intuitive interface and powerful learner-focused tools transformed my video creation from a drawn out chore to an effortless process. I was up and running in no time, creating polished, engaging training videos that my customers genuinely value. It has been a true game changer for my online training business.
  • MARKETING ASSOCIATE
    10B+ USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Great for quick, professional AI videos with minimal effort

    4.0
    Oct 27, 2025
    Synthesia has made it very easy for us to create training videos without needing a studio, actors or editing skills.
  • Sales Manager
    1B-10B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Smooth Editing and Evolving Features Stand Out Despite Minor Frustrations

    5.0
    Dec 17, 2025
    The product is far superior than others in the market, the support team answers promptly and with helpful advice even though they're in different time zones, and the support team actively reaches out to keep me updated on upcoming releases.
  • HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Intuitive way to create high quality training videos without traditional production work.

    4.0
    Mar 13, 2026
    Synthesia has made video creation dramatically faster and more scalable for our team, allowing use to produce training content without needing filming, editing, or on-camera talent.
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