Synthesia

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AI video communications platform

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Daria
Daria
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great tool, highly recommend

Reviewed on 10/10/2023

Now that I use Synthesia I produce many more videos than I ever did before. I find that customers /...

Now that I use Synthesia I produce many more videos than I ever did before. I find that customers / potential customers find our video content much more engaging than simply images, so being able to create even short videos quickly is a huge advantage. In the past, I would sometimes opt for non-video content simply because there's no time or resources to do otherwise. With Synthesia this is not a problem. Overall, I am an absolute fan of Synthesia and I highly recommend it.

Pros

With Synthesia I can create great-quality, professional videos at the fraction of the time that it used to take me before, although I am an experienced user of other video creation tools, such as Adobe Premiere Pro. Synthesia is very easy to use, intutitive, and realy saves a lot of time. And the quality of the avatars is amazing. I created my own avatar using a simple self-made studio set-up at home. The avatar is great and I use it all the time.

Cons

I sometimes find it difficult to set the right pace for the voice-over i.e. when the avatar speaks I need to add quite a few pauses, etc. into the script even when I deliberately choose the voice which speaks slowly an clearly. I also sometimes have trouble with text editing. For example, I often cannot select the text I wish to edit right away and need to click / try 2-3-4 times before I can change font size, for example, or the fint itself. Don't know why this happens.

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Premiere Pro

Reasons for Switching to Synthesia

Actually, I did not so much choose Synthesia over the alternative products, it's just that I use Synthesia for most video creation now and leave other types of video content creation to tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro. I still need other tools but for 70% of what I need in terms of video I can now do with Synthesia.
Susan aka Sparky
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  • Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Gotta Love It!

Reviewed on 26/09/2023

I do all my lessons builds through Synthesia - it is the core of my digital product. At one point...

I do all my lessons builds through Synthesia - it is the core of my digital product. At one point my own Avatar went missing and the service was unbelievable; empathetic, willing to do what it takes to help me as it was being fixed, and then it was resolved. You’ve got to love that a someone having your back when things go sideways.

Pros

Having a workforce of many avatars awaiting to speak on our company’s behalf is a remarkable benefit. Teaching dog parents the canine’s psychology after they’ve adopted a traumatized dog, is hard to do but Synthesia provided a way to create and touch dog lovers from where they are at and then advance their knowledge. For example, Anton one of the avatars provides a soft and cultured voice to our lessons.

Cons

I do wish the avatars would include disable people to ensure we can be recognized in the diverse population we cater too. I would like to change the speed of the voice, pauses are great, but overall speed would be great.

Alternatives Considered

D-ID

Reasons for Choosing Synthesia

To be honest I was trying both at the same time. But D-Id voice synch wasn’t as good. And it requires me to upgrade my Mac. I did eventually but stuck with Synthesia because of the constant improvements and service.

Switched From

D-ID

Reasons for Switching to Synthesia

As mentioned above
Gabriela
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10

DO NOT RECOMMEND

Reviewed on 16/02/2024

I signed up for a free trial and I had a LOT of difficulties figuring our how to use the system. I...

I signed up for a free trial and I had a LOT of difficulties figuring our how to use the system. I was unable to get a hold of a representative for several weeks and I decided to look elsewhere.

Pros

In all honesty there nothing I can think of.

Cons

The system is EXTREMELY difficult to use and figure out. Getting a hold of someone who could help me was impossible.

Alternatives Considered

Elai.io

Reasons for Switching to Synthesia

NO - The other way around. I left them for Elai.io

Response from Synthesia

Hi Gabriela,

This is Leander from Synthesia.

I'm sorry to hear about your experience, as it doesn't reflect the standard we aim for.

To rectify this and prevent similar issues in the future, I encourage you to reach out to me via mail.

I'd like to investigate what went wrong.

Best,
Leander

nathan
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  • Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Synthesia Review

Reviewed on 10/07/2024

So far, so good. we've been using it for about a month. i think this will be a really valuable...

So far, so good. we've been using it for about a month. i think this will be a really valuable tool for us to use to quickly turn around training material

Pros

how easy it is to make videos. copy/paste text and you're off and running!

Cons

have had some struggles with the avatars mouths matching what the audio says.

Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Unquestionably the Best Corporate Training Product I've Ever Used

Reviewed on 14/06/2023

Pros

After 12+ years of creating corporate training, this is unequivocally the best training product I've ever used. Here's why:• Engaging customer service: The knowledgeable and enthusiastic employees provide exceptional assistance.• Easy-to-learn user interface: It’s fun to use and play with, thanks to its simplicity.• Plentiful, high-quality learning material: Step-by-step training videos supplement the already comprehensive program.• Reasonable pricing: Considering its industry-leading features and resources, it offers great value.All these reasons are why, for me, it was easy to choose this for my go-to corporate training video creation tool.

Cons

I have an uncanny talent for uncovering areas where products/services fall short. But honestly, the only thing I dislike about Synthesia is the fact that I stumbled upon it just recently. Seriously, Synthesia, where have you been hiding for my professional career? I could have really used your brilliance!

Alternatives Considered

Elai.io, D-ID and Hour One

Reasons for Switching to Synthesia

Synthesia has better features, customer service, and training.
Leonardo
Leonardo
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  • Industry: Oil & Energy
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Amazing features, high quality output!

Reviewed on 26/09/2023

Our company needs video tutorials in different languages and our marketing team wants more...

Our company needs video tutorials in different languages and our marketing team wants more impactful videos for online campaigns, both goals have been achieved easily since we adopted Synthesia in our video production workflow.

Pros

This is a very easy-to-use product, but our business has been impacted by the constant creation of "avatar videos", they got the audience's attention immediately! Very engaging and the possibilities are endless.

Cons

Overall lipsync is better than most competitors but there is always room to improve. Hope the next updates include that and more natural "human" expressions.

Alternatives Considered

Elai.io

Reasons for Switching to Synthesia

More advanced features and constant development of new ones.
Chris
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Synthesia is a home run when it comes to content creation

Reviewed on 05/07/2023

Synthesia is a home run when it comes to content creation.

Synthesia is a home run when it comes to content creation.

Pros

It's easy to use and provides quality output to be used in any production.

Cons

I'd like a little more control over the voice emphasis, and perhaps 4k output.

Annie
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Excellent Experience

Reviewed on 26/09/2023

Pros

It is friendly and intuitive to use. Great support.

Cons

Perhaps the price can be a little expensive, compared to other solutions, especially for entrepreneurs who are starting.

Alternatives Considered

Lumen5

Reasons for Switching to Synthesia

Because it had more years of experience and more features, including human avatars.
Ludwig Lutz
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Just Love it, no words can describe

Reviewed on 09/09/2024

It is so easy to use has many options without getting lost and is open to all kind of options.

It is so easy to use has many options without getting lost and is open to all kind of options.

Pros

The product's easy use, manifold options, and professional visual appearance.

Cons

The avatars and the text to voice and subtitel

Peter
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Review of product

Reviewed on 11/09/2024

Generally very good, for simple videos easy to use.

Generally very good, for simple videos easy to use.

Pros

Ease of use, intuitive for the most part.

Cons

Lack of help desk or any method of finding something out that is not on their training vids.

Ele
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Affordable and Convenient

Reviewed on 04/07/2023

Pros

As a creative studio, we have been on the lookout for cost-effective solutions that can help us enhance our projects without compromising quality. Synthesia has been an absolute game-changer in this regard. The app's affordability is truly remarkable, especially when compared to the steep prices we encountered with voice-over services on platforms like Fiverr.

Cons

Synthesia does have some limitations. While the app provides an impressive array of voice options and customization features, the synthesized voices can sometimes sound a bit robotic, lacking the natural flow and nuances of human speech. This becomes particularly evident when we require special accents (Aussie accent in particular).

Steve
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A Powerful AI Video Creation Tool

Reviewed on 26/09/2023

Pros

The thing I liked most about Synthesia is how quickly and easily it can create high-quality AI-generated videos from just text. Simply type in a script, choose a voice model, and Synthesia handles the rest - lip sync, gestures, facial expressions, everything. The end result looks very natural and human-like. This makes it super simple for anyone to generate professional video content.

Cons

The main downside is that Synthesia is still a relatively new product and has a few limitations. For example, there are limited options for syncing an avatar with your own (uploaded) voice. There are also limited options for customizing the virtual humans. So while it's fantastic for basic videos, Synthesia may not be robust enough for more complex, highly-produced video projects. But I'm sure it will continue improving over time.

Antonio
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  • Industry: Civic & Social Organization
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Great for digital marketers

Reviewed on 26/09/2023

Pros

Easy to edit and build new videos in different languages

Cons

Not much flexibility in integrating other functions and limited in terms of templates and look & feel

Christine
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

I love Synthesia!

Reviewed on 26/09/2023

Great so far, I have not found any other product like this, nor do I want to look around for one,...

Great so far, I have not found any other product like this, nor do I want to look around for one, does th ejob for me and customer support is great, I only had to reach out one time in more than 6 months, so product works great!

Pros

I really like how easy to use it is. Lots of templates, voices, diction options, captions or not. I really think the product is really well thought!

Cons

I'd say more effects? for instance, the possibility to have certain words stressed or bold when they are said

António
António
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

After two years of using Synthesia

Reviewed on 30/05/2023

So far it has been very good, both in terms of tools and support, always willing to help. I think...

So far it has been very good, both in terms of tools and support, always willing to help. I think that explaining my products through videos, since they are complex, has made it easier for both customers and sellers to understand.

Pros

Synthesia makes it much easier to communicate with employees or customers by associating a human image with the message we want to convey, without the need to hire actors, translators, etc. It is without a doubt a tool that will be present in the future of communication.

Cons

Initially the main problem was the lack of editing capabilities, I ended up having to edit the video in another editor to finish it, I think that this point has improved a lot, but it could be improved with the insertion of two blocks, a starting and ending block, to start and end the video, because practically all videos open with either a logo or a message.

Heidi
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Very Pleased with the software

Reviewed on 04/07/2023

Pros

We have been using Synthesia for over 6 months now and are pleased with it. In the time that we have used it, they have regularly made improvements and upgrades to it, so it is even better now than it was when we first started with it. We have used it for many purposes- presentations, Facebook ad videos, YouTube FAQ videos, and more.

Cons

The AI movements have improved but still have some weird quirks and room for improvement. Also, the pronunciation of certain words is odd, even when you tell them specifically how to say it.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Synthesia Review

Reviewed on 22/07/2023

It has helped me a lot in the realization of content and has streamlined processes in this.

It has helped me a lot in the realization of content and has streamlined processes in this.

Pros

the new tech, the novelty of being able to work with one of the first industries to carry out this type of avatars and they are very well achieved, although it is obvious that there is still a long way to go

Cons

the price and I use it in spanish and I feel is not as good the movements of the characters that in english

Markus
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  • Industry: Motion Pictures & Film
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Markus Kleinhans

Reviewed on 01/11/2023

Bring it to the next level and it will stay a fantastic feature for companies :-)

Bring it to the next level and it will stay a fantastic feature for companies :-)

Pros

I like the voices most about Synthesia. Some voices are really professional and real. But some are not really 100 %. Time to push it into the next level.

Cons

The position of the textboxes is placed on the first frame of the video. If I have more textboxes it will be a mess to edit and place them.

Rachael
Rachael
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Realistic Avatar Creation

Reviewed on 06/07/2023

Pros

As an eLearning developer, I enjoy the natural-looking avatars in the Synthesia platform. The mouth animation with the words looks organic and realistic creating an immersive e-learning experience.

Cons

The lack of Australian voices. While there are a few, they do need updating to stay competitive with other AI platforms.

William
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  • Industry: Music
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Synthesia

Reviewed on 04/07/2023

Been able to quickly create videos

Been able to quickly create videos

Pros

I like the user friendly options and the Scottish voice

Cons

The price is per minute and can mount up to a massive amount of money

Jason
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  • Industry: Consumer Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great platform

Reviewed on 26/09/2023

So far it's been great.

So far it's been great.

Pros

The ability to create video that help capture our audience attention and keep them engaged with training

Cons

Animation features could use an upgrade along with the ability to animate avatars and combine multiple avatars in a scene.

Tatsuro
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  • Industry: Research
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Powerful tool for internationalization

Reviewed on 26/09/2023

Pros

I can easily create high quality videos in English. This is very important for people in non-English speaking countries.

Cons

Trimming original video is not very easy. It can be that it's just I don't know the available functions.

Peter
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

World class video creation with AI

Reviewed on 04/07/2023

All my elearning content is now being upgraded using Synthesia

All my elearning content is now being upgraded using Synthesia

Pros

I've found this to be an easy tool to use for creating good quality educational videos

Cons

Nothing not to like! If anything, a couple of English voices from black people

Tina
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Best avatar tool!

Reviewed on 22/04/2024

I love Synthesia, it is easy to use and the results are amazing!

I love Synthesia, it is easy to use and the results are amazing!

Pros

Customer friendly, easy to use, variety of avatars.

Cons

I would like to be able to add more avatars to the same video, just by copying them into the template.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great product

Reviewed on 03/10/2023

Great experience so far. Product will mature over time I assume.

Great experience so far. Product will mature over time I assume.

Pros

It's easy to use with lots of options to select Avatars, Accents, etc.

Cons

Price is on the higher end. Some Avatars are not natural.