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Saved our L&D budget
We produce 30 training videos a quarter. Script changes used to mean reshoots. Now they mean an edit. Avatars are still slightly stiff for anything emotive.
— Rachel M.
Synthesia
AI avatar video for training and corporate comms
4.4(381) ratingsFrom $29/moBy Synthesia · since 2017
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Updated 6 Aug 2026
What Synthesia does
Synthesia turns scripts into presenter-led videos using AI avatars in a large number of languages.
Our review of Synthesia
Synthesia solved a specific, expensive problem: producing talking-head training video at scale without studios or reshoots. Edit the script, regenerate the video — that alone justifies it for L&D and internal comms teams. Avatars are convincing but still recognisably synthetic, so it suits informational content more than brand storytelling.
Pros
- Huge language coverage
- Script edits regenerate instantly
- Custom avatars available
- Strong enterprise features
Cons
- Avatars still read as synthetic
- Expensive for occasional use
- Limited creative control
Pricing
Free trial; plans from around $29/month; Enterprise pricing on request.
Use cases
Employee trainingProduct explainersLocalised comms
Integrations
SCORMPowerPointLMS platforms
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