Synthesia - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate Synthesia's video creation capabilities for their ease and efficiency. They report that creating videos is fast, often taking just minutes, and that the process is intuitive and user-friendly. Users highlight the ability to use templates and easily add images and animations. They find it valuable for producing marketing, training, and branded content without significant investment. They also note the flexibility and professional quality of the videos produced. Of the 48 Synthesia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Video Creation, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“It is extremely easy to create new videos using existing templates and to modify them as well. Starting from scratch would take me hours in the past. Now I create videos in a matter of minutes (depending on complexity and content of the video, of course). This saves a tremendous amount of precious time.”

Daria M.

Marketing & Communications Manager

“it's easy to create training videos by copy/pasting text. you can then easily add images and basic animations to keep the video engaging”

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nathan t.

Instructional Designer and Facilitator

Users report that Synthesia's text to video feature is impressive for converting scripts into professional-quality videos. They appreciate the ease of creating videos by simply inputting text and the accuracy of the AI in generating content. Reviewers highlight the time-saving aspect and the ability to quickly make changes. They find it particularly useful for creating training videos and appreciate the multilingual support, although some mention the need for phonetic adjustments for better pronunciation. Of the 23 Synthesia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Text to Video, 91% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers highlight the simplicity and user-friendliness of Synthesia's video editing tools. They appreciate the intuitive interface that makes it easy to edit and revise videos. Users mention the ability to sync text with images and the flexibility of editing existing videos. However, some note that advanced editing capabilities are limited and may require external tools. They find the continuous improvements in functionality beneficial and value the time saved by avoiding switching between different editors. Of the 44 Synthesia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Video Editing, 89% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Users report that Synthesia's animation capabilities enhance the professionalism and engagement of their videos. They appreciate the variety of animations available and the ease of applying them, even without a technical background. Reviewers find animations helpful for highlighting key messages and keeping the audience engaged. Some users mention occasional glitches and suggest improvements to make the animation tools more user-friendly, similar to PowerPoint. Of the 17 Synthesia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Animation, 88% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“I am using animations to give my videos more power. This feature is critical to me. ”

Josef A.

Managing Director

“Sometimes glitchy but use to bring slides alive”

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Rosemarie H.

Owner

Reviewers indicate that Synthesia's voice-over and audio capabilities are essential for creating engaging videos. They appreciate the natural and varied voices available, as well as the support for multiple languages. Users highlight the good lip synchronization and the ability to personalize content with custom voices. However, some mention the need for improvements in voice quality and pronunciation accuracy. They find the wide choice of voices and dialects beneficial for different scenarios. Of the 32 Synthesia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Voice-Over/Audio, 88% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“The Custom voice feature allows us to input our own inflections and make content relatable for our users. ”

Katherine S.

Instructional Designer II

“Lots of variety in voices, almsot always get the text and cadence correct”

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James O.

Head of Sales

Users find Synthesia's templates valuable for speeding up the video creation process. They appreciate the variety and flexibility of templates, which can be customized to fit different industries and settings. Reviewers mention that templates save time and provide a professional starting point for creating high-quality videos. Some users express a desire for more template options and note that while templates are helpful, they may not always apply to all use cases. Of the 21 Synthesia users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Templates, 86% rated this feature as important or highly important.