COSTS, LIMITS & BUYING DECISIONS
Synthesia pricing: what you actually commit to
Synthesia is most compelling when you have a repeatable presenter-led training or communication format. Match the plan to finished minutes, editor access and delivery requirements before considering avatar variety.
Starter: $29/month, or $264/year
Basic is free with a limited shared credit pool. Downloading videos and removing the logo require a paid plan.
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By ChoiSmart · Updated September 14, 2026 · Researched from public plan information. Some links earn us a commission. How we review
Plans at a glance
| Plan | Payment | Included allowance | When to consider it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29.00/month $264.00/year $22.00/month equivalent | 1,200 credits/month; up to 10 video minutes | One editor producing a small set of downloadable presenter videos. |
| Creator | $89.00/month $804.00/year $67.00/month equivalent | 3,600 credits/month; up to 30 video minutes | A recurring training or communications schedule. |
| Enterprise | Check current quote | Custom terms and capacity; SCORM export | Training teams that need LMS integration or enterprise controls. |
- • Video, dubbing and generated assets share credits. Their maximum allowances cannot all be used in full at once.
- • The annual equivalents are $22/month for Starter and $67/month for Creator, paid as a yearly subscription. Guests are not additional editor seats.
PLAN YOUR COMMITMENT
What would Synthesia cost for your project?
This estimates subscription payments, including full prepaid terms. It does not estimate revenue or savings.
Estimated subscription payments
$348.00
Assumes listed rates stay unchanged. Taxes, add-ons, promotions and usage overages are excluded. A prepaid term is charged in full even for a shorter project.
THE PRACTICAL DECISION
What would make this tool worth paying for?
Synthesia is most compelling when you have a repeatable presenter-led training or communication format. Match the plan to finished minutes, editor access and delivery requirements before considering avatar variety.
Consider it when
Your team regularly revises lessons, policy explainers or onboarding material and already has a defined review process.
Skip it when
You need cinematic shots, unscripted dialogue, or a cheap substitute for recording a short personal message yourself.
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Turn one lesson into scenes
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Generate and review the presenter
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Deliver and track the lesson
A practical evaluation before subscribing
Build a two-minute onboarding lesson with three scenes, captions and a difficult company name. Ask a colleague to correct the script, then check what must be regenerated.
- Verify pronunciation in the target language with a fluent reviewer.
- Confirm the export, download and logo behavior on the plan you intend to buy.
- If the lesson must enter an LMS, verify the exact SCORM and tracking requirements before paying.
This is a suggested evaluation you can run. It is not a report of hands-on testing by ChoiSmart.
Why ten minutes can be a tight allowance
Four two-minute lessons total eight finished minutes. That leaves only two minutes against a nominal ten-minute video allowance, before considering the provider's charging rules for other credit-consuming work. A realistic production plan includes updates and rework, not just the first version of each lesson.
Common pricing questions
Can I use Synthesia for free?
Basic is free with a limited shared credit pool. Downloading videos and removing the logo require a paid plan.
Does a monthly equivalent mean I can pay one month at a time?
No. An annual equivalent divides a yearly subscription by twelve. Check the full payment and commitment, and select monthly billing if you only want a monthly term. Introductory hosting prices can also require a prepaid term.
Are the prices and calculated totals final checkout quotes?
No. These are published USD prices checked on the stated date. Region, tax, currency, add-ons and promotions can change the amount. Check the provider's order summary before paying.
Ready to check the exact plan?
Confirm the billing term, included capacity and required features on the provider's site. Start with a representative test before committing to a full year.