A virtual presenter who speaks your script
You type the script and choose a face and a voice. Synthesia makes the video, with gestures and lip movement. To fix a sentence, you edit the script and run it again: no one goes back to the studio.
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Synthesia pricing, use cases, and first steps
Synthesia makes videos in which a virtual presenter speaks your script on screen. You write what the presenter should say, choose a face and a voice, and the video creates itself. No camera, no microphone, no editing. The service is designed for companies: training, onboarding, how-to guides, internal messages.
Synthesia has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Basic, $0. Prices checked on October 4, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
SynthesiaA training video with a presenter, with no camera and no shoot- Vendor
- Synthesia (United Kingdom)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Basic, $0
- Page checked on
- October 4, 2026
What Synthesia does
Who it’s for: training, HR, and internal communications teams, and anyone who has to explain the same thing to a lot of people.
The assistant that prepares the video from a document
You describe the topic, the audience, and the goal. You can attach a PDF, a PowerPoint, a Word document, or a web address. The assistant proposes an outline, writes the script, and builds the scenes. You review before you run it.
Turn a PowerPoint into a video
You drop in your presentation. Text, images, and tables stay editable. The speaker notes become the script spoken by the virtual presenter. Without notes, Synthesia writes a script from the slide’s content.
Also
- Record your screen and clean up your voice
- Dub an existing video into another language
- Translate a Synthesia video in one click
- Your own avatar on screen
- Practice a conversation with a presenter
Synthesia pricing
Prices published in dollars, billed monthly. Yearly billing saves up to 4 months, according to Synthesia. Unused credits do not roll over from one month to the next. Synthesia gives a benchmark of 100 credits for one minute of finished video. Checked on October 4, 2026: the pricing page shows 500, 1,250, and 6,000 credits per month, and mentions avatars of yourself only for Pro (5). Synthesia’s help center (article dated July 22, 2026) also grants 3 to Starter; it still calls the Pro plan “Creator.”
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Recommended to start | $0 | Discovering the tool |
| Starter | $29 per month, no annual commitment | One person who publishes a few videos per month |
| Pro | $89 per month, no annual commitment | A training or communications department |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Large organizations |
What the free plan includes
10 minutes of video or dubbing per month, 9 presenters, templates, and sharing by link. Videos carry the Synthesia logo. Downloading the file requires a paid plan.
Nova’s advice
Stay on the free plan to judge the result on a real topic: 10 minutes per month is enough for a serious trial. Move to Starter the day you need to download the file or remove the logo. If your company trains in several languages, the Enterprise plan is the one to ask for: one-click translation is available only there.
Free or paid: how usage is counted
You get credits every month. Plan on 100 credits for one minute of finished video.
A first try, in 10 minutes
Your data. Synthesia stores its customers’ data in the European Union and does not use it to train its systems.
What it does less well
- One-click translation and the multilingual player are reserved for the Enterprise plan. On the other plans, you have to use dubbing, which uses credits.
- On the free plan, the video carries the Synthesia logo and cannot be downloaded: you share it by link.
Have a virtual presenter say three sentencesSynthesia- On the home screen, click “Create video” and choose a simple template from those offered.
- In the list on the left, click the first scene.
- Click in the script box under the picture, delete the sample text, and paste the text below.
- Choose a presenter you like and a voice in English.
- Click “Generate” at the top right, give it a title, then click “Generate” again.
- Wait: the video goes through several stages, including a content check. When it is ready, open it and copy the share link.
The prompt to copy
Hello and welcome to the team. This week, you will receive your computer, your access, and your schedule. If you have a question, write to your manager: you will get an answer the same day.
Jobs that use Synthesia
In the starter kit for 2 jobs.
Alternatives to Synthesia
HeyGen
The direct competitor: virtual presenters and video translation, accessible to small teams.
Descript
If you prefer to film yourself for real, then fix the video by editing the text.
ElevenLabs
If you only want a voice to narrate slides, with no presenter on screen.
Canva
For a simple video made of images, animated text, and music.
Frequently asked questions about Synthesia
How much does Synthesia cost?
Basic: $0; Starter: $29 per month, no annual commitment; Pro: $89 per month, no annual commitment; Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices checked on October 4, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use Synthesia for free?
Yes. 10 minutes of video or dubbing per month, 9 presenters, templates, and sharing by link. Videos carry the Synthesia logo. Downloading the file requires a paid plan.
What happens to my data with Synthesia?
Synthesia stores its customers’ data in the European Union and does not use it to train its systems.
What are the alternatives to Synthesia?
HeyGen: The direct competitor: virtual presenters and video translation, accessible to small teams. Descript: If you prefer to film yourself for real, then fix the video by editing the text. ElevenLabs: If you only want a voice to narrate slides, with no presenter on screen. Canva: For a simple video made of images, animated text, and music.
Official pages consulted
Page checked on October 4, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.