Synthesia Pricing (2026): What Each Plan Actually Costs

Synthesia pricing starts at $29/mo for the Starter plan, which gives one user 125 credits (125 minutes of AI video) and access to 120+ stock avatars. The Creator plan costs $89/mo and includes 500 credits, three user seats, and the ability to create a custom AI avatar of yourself. Enterprise pricing is negotiated directly and typically adds SCORM export, SSO, and a dedicated account manager. Annual billing cuts costs by roughly 20% on both self-serve plans.

The credit system is the most important thing to understand before choosing a plan. Credits do not roll over month to month, and there is no way to top up mid-cycle if you run out. For solo creators producing short-form content, Starter's 125 credits are usually sufficient. For corporate L&D teams or agencies producing multiple videos per week, the math often points to Creator — or a conversation with Synthesia's sales team about Enterprise.

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Synthesia Pricing Plans at a Glance

At $29/mo, Starter works out to $0.23 per credit — or $0.23 per finished minute of AI video. For context, professional video production typically costs $1,000–$5,000 per finished minute when you factor in talent, studio, and editing. Even on Creator at $89/mo for 500 credits ($0.18/credit), Synthesia is dramatically cheaper than human-produced video at scale. The price-per-credit actually improves as you move up plans, making higher tiers more economical for volume producers.

The 20% annual discount is worth taking if you are confident in your use case. On Creator, that saves $216/year — enough to pay for nearly 8 months of a Starter plan. The caveat is that Synthesia's credit limits make it important to model your actual production schedule before committing annually. If you produce 10 three-minute videos per month, that is 30 credits — well within Starter at $29/mo monthly. But if production scales, you could hit the Starter ceiling and need to upgrade partway through an annual term.

Starter: $29/mo (~$23/mo billed annually)

Creator: $89/mo (~$71/mo billed annually)

Enterprise: Custom (Custom)

Pricing source: official pricing page, verified 2026-03-25.

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How Synthesia Credits Work (and How Fast You'll Use Them)

Choose Starter if you are a solo creator, educator, or marketer producing up to 125 minutes of AI video per month and do not need a custom avatar or team collaboration. It covers the basics: all 120+ stock avatars, multi-language support (120+ languages), and the full Synthesia editor. At $29/mo it is one of the most affordable entry points in the AI video space.

Upgrade to Creator if any of the following are true: you need your own face as an AI avatar for branded communications, you are sharing the workspace with up to two colleagues, or your monthly video output regularly approaches or exceeds 125 minutes. The jump from $29 to $89 is significant, but 500 credits and a custom avatar represent a meaningfully different product. For enterprise L&D teams requiring SCORM, SSO, or API access, contact Synthesia's sales team — those features are not available at any self-serve price point.

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Plan type: Commercial. Billing period: Custom.

Starter vs Creator: Which Plan Should You Choose?

Estimate your monthly credit burn before buying

Multiply your planned number of videos by their average length in minutes. If the total is under 100 minutes, Starter is safe. If it is regularly 200+ minutes, Creator is the practical choice. Do this math before committing annually — running out of credits monthly is a sign you are on the wrong plan.

Check whether you need a custom avatar

Custom avatar creation (filming yourself to generate a personal AI likeness) is Creator-only. If brand consistency and presenter recognition matter to your audience — common in corporate training and executive communications — budget for Creator from day one rather than starting on Starter and upgrading.

Confirm SCORM requirements with your LMS team

If your organization needs to deliver video courses as SCORM packages to an LMS like Cornerstone, Moodle, or SAP SuccessFactors, SCORM export is Enterprise-only on Synthesia. Verify this before signing any annual self-serve plan — you will need a sales conversation and a custom contract.

Check how many team members need workspace access

Starter is strictly single-user. If two or more people need to create, edit, or review videos in the same workspace, Creator (3 seats) is the minimum. Enterprise unlocks custom seat counts with role-based permissions. Factor seat count into your per-person cost comparison against alternatives.

Compare cost-per-minute against your current video production spend

Synthesia's ROI case is strongest when replacing or augmenting professional video production. If you currently pay a video agency or in-house team, calculate your current cost per finished minute and compare it to Synthesia's $0.18–$0.23/credit. For training video at scale, the savings are typically substantial.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Synthesia cost per month?

Synthesia's Starter plan costs $29/mo (or ~$23/mo billed annually) and includes 125 credits. The Creator plan is $89/mo (~$71/mo annually) with 500 credits and a custom avatar slot. Enterprise pricing requires a custom quote and typically unlocks SCORM export, SSO, and a dedicated account manager.

What is a Synthesia credit?

One Synthesia credit equals one minute of finished AI video. A 3-minute training video costs 3 credits. Credits reset each billing month and do not roll over. If you regularly produce videos longer than 5 minutes, monitor credit burn carefully on the Starter plan — 125 credits can disappear faster than expected.

Does Synthesia offer a free trial?

Synthesia offers a free demo account that lets you create one short sample video to test the platform. It is not a time-limited trial of a paid plan. To access full features — including all 120+ avatars and multi-scene editing — you need at least the $29/mo Starter plan.

How much do you save with annual billing on Synthesia?

Annual billing saves approximately 20% across all plans. Starter drops from $29/mo to roughly $23/mo, and Creator from $89/mo to roughly $71/mo when paid annually. For teams producing regular training content, the annual saving on Creator adds up to over $200 per year.

How many users can share a Synthesia account?

Starter supports one user seat. Creator supports three user seats, making it suitable for small L&D or marketing teams. Enterprise plans include custom seat counts with role-based permissions, shared brand kits, and team workspace organization across projects.

Can I create a custom AI avatar on the Starter plan?

No. Custom avatar creation — where you film yourself and generate a personal AI likeness — is only available on the Creator plan ($89/mo) and above. Starter gives access to 120+ stock AI avatars but does not allow you to create or upload a custom avatar.

Does Synthesia support SCORM export for LMS platforms?

SCORM export is an Enterprise-only feature on Synthesia. If you need to push AI video courses directly into an LMS like Cornerstone, Moodle, or Workday Learning as SCORM packages, you will need to negotiate an Enterprise contract. Creator plan users must export MP4 and upload manually.

What happens if I run out of Synthesia credits mid-month?

Once your monthly credits are exhausted, you cannot render new videos until the next billing cycle resets them. Synthesia does not currently offer an on-demand credit top-up at a fixed rate. Your only option is to upgrade to the next plan tier or wait for your monthly allotment to refresh.

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