Synthesia Pricing (2026)
Full breakdown of Synthesia plans, costs, and what you get at each tier. See how it compares to other AI video generation tools.
Synthesia pricing
AI Video GenerationChecked Aug 2026- Starter$29/monthor $18/month billed yearly
Free option: Free (10 min/mo).
Usage limits are approximate. Minutes: ~10 minutes of generated video per month
What it covers
AI avatar video platform for training and internal communications content.
- Script-to-video with stock avatars
- Custom avatar options
- Many languages and voices
- Templates and brand kits
- Export for LMS and training content
Cost projections
| Period | Monthly billing | Annual billing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $29 | $18 |
| 3 months | $87 | $54 |
| 6 months | $174 | $108 |
| 12 months | $348 | $216 |
| Annual savings | Save $132/yr |
Compare AI Video Generation pricing
| Tool | Monthly | Annual | Free tier | Usage limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthesia | $29/month | $18/month | Yes | ~10 minutes of generated video per month |
| Runway | $15/month | $12/month | Yes | 625 monthly credits; per-clip cost varies by model and length |
| Pika | $10/month | $8/month | Yes | Monthly video credits; ~80 credits per 10s 1080p clip |
| Luma Dream Machine | $9.99/month | $9.99/month | Yes | Monthly generation allowance for video; exact allotments vary |
| Kling | $10/month | $6.67/month | Yes | ~660 monthly credits for video generation |
| HeyGen | $29/month | $24/month | Yes | ~600 monthly credits for avatar videos and translations |
| Descript | $24/month | $16/month | Yes | Monthly media hours plus a separate AI credit pool |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Synthesia cost?
Synthesia Starter costs $29/mo (or $18/mo billed annually) with a monthly allowance of video minutes. A free plan with 3 minutes per month is available.
Is Synthesia free to use?
Yes, Synthesia offers a free plan with 3 minutes of video per month so you can test avatar videos. Starter at $29/mo provides a larger monthly minutes allowance for regular content production.
How does Synthesia pricing work per minute?
Each plan includes a monthly allowance of generated video minutes. Starter covers light production, while higher tiers add more minutes, custom avatars, and team features. Annual billing drops Starter to $18/mo.
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