SCORECARD
Synthesia
Ease of use
94%
Output quality
89%
Value
79%
Integrations
86%
Support
90%
Learning curve
92%
Overall score
9.1
Review · Image generation
Midjourney
stylised imagery
Still the best-looking output per prompt. Prompt adherence is behind the field, so budget generations for anything with a strict brief.
Verdict
Pros and cons
Synthesia
What works
Fastest script-to-video pipeline tested
Sixty-plus languages from one script
Brand kits keep every video consistent
What doesn't
Avatars still read stiff for customer-facing work
Per-minute pricing escalates quickly
Custom avatars are a paid add-on
Methodology
How a score is built
STEP 01
Shortlist
We track every tool in a category and shortlist the ones real teams actually shortlist.
STEP 02
Hands-on testing
We buy accounts and run the same brief through every tool, scoring output side by side.
STEP 03
Score
Six weighted criteria: ease, output, value, support, integrations and learning curve.
STEP 04
Re-test
Pricing and models change fast, so every published review is revisited on a rolling schedule.
Pricing
What it costs
Costs
Plan
Free
Cost
$0
Includes
Three minutes of video per month, watermarked
Plan
Starter
Cost
$29/mo
Includes
Ten minutes per month, full avatar library
Plan
Creator
Cost
$89/mo
Includes
Thirty minutes, custom avatar, brand kit
Pricing
What it costs
Plan
Cost
Includes
Free
$0
Three minutes of video per month, watermarked
Starter
$29/mo
Ten minutes per month, full avatar library
Creator
$29/mo
Thirty minutes, custom avatar, brand kit
FAQ
Synthesia questions
Can I use it for customer-facing ads?
Not yet, in our view. Internal training and onboarding is where it earns its score.
How long does a render take?
A three-minute video rendered in under six minutes across every test run.