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Synthesia alternatives

The closest alternatives to Synthesia are HeyGen, Pictory and VEED, which also cover making videos with AI avatars and generating videos from text. 12 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including HeyGen and VEED. The lowest paid plan starts at $6 per month (ElevenLabs).

Alternatives
15
Free options
12
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Synthesia's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    HeyGenVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo

    Creates AI avatar videos from text, images, audio, or slides for creators and teams.

    Also does:Making videos with AI avatarsGenerating videos from textDubbing videos into other languagesTranslating text

    API

  2. 2

    PictoryVerifiedFree trial · from $25/mo

    Turns scripts, articles, URLs, slides, or audio into finished videos for marketers, trainers, and creators.

    Also does:Generating videos from textMaking videos with AI avatarsDubbing videos into other languages

    Web · API

  3. 3

    VEEDVerifiedFree tier

    AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.

    Also does:Generating videos from textMaking videos with AI avatarsDubbing videos into other languages

    Web · API

  4. 4

    FlikiVerifiedFree tier · from $28/mo

    Turns scripts, blog posts, and prompts into narrated videos with AI voices for creators and teams.

    Also does:Generating videos from textMaking videos with AI avatarsDubbing videos into other languages

    Web

  5. 5

    ElevenLabsVerifiedFree tier · from $6/mo

    AI voice platform for generating speech, music, and sound effects, plus voice agents for creators and developers.

    Also does:Dubbing videos into other languagesTranslating text

    Web · API

  6. 6

    DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo

    AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.

    Also does:Generating videos from textMaking videos with AI avatars

    Web · Mac · Windows

  7. 7

    Predis.aiVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo

    Generates video and image ads, product videos, and UGC-style creatives for e-commerce brands and marketing teams.

    Also does:Making videos with AI avatarsGenerating videos from text

    Web · iOS · Android · API

  8. 8

    MidjourneyPaid · from $10/mo

    Text-to-image generator known for artistic, high-quality outputs via Discord and a web interface.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web

  9. 9

    CapCutVerifiedFree tier

    Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web

  10. 10

    DeepLVerifiedFree tier

    DeepL translates text, documents, and speech for people and teams working across languages.

    Also does:Translating text

    Web · Windows

  11. 11

    SoraFree tier

    OpenAI's text-to-video model for generating realistic and creative video clips from prompts.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web

  12. 12

    RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    API

  13. 13

    Kling AIVerifiedFree tier

    AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Command line

  14. 14

    Google Flow (Veo)Paid

    Filmmaking tool built on Google's Veo models.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

  15. 15

    Adobe FireflyFree tier

    Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.

    Also does:Generating videos from text

    Web

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
SynthesiaFree tier · from $19/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
HeyGenFree tier · from $24/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
PictoryFree trial · from $25/moNoWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
VEEDFree tierYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
FlikiFree tier · from $28/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026
ElevenLabsFree tier · from $6/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
DescriptFree tier · from $16/moYesWeb, Mac, WindowsNoNov 3, 2026
Predis.aiFree trial · from $19/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, APIYesNov 4, 2026
MidjourneyPaid · from $10/moNoWebNo—
CapCutFree tierYesWebNoNov 3, 2026
DeepLFree tierYesWeb, WindowsYesNov 3, 2026
SoraFree tierYesWebNo—
RunwayFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
Kling AIFree tierYesCommand lineYesNov 3, 2026
Google Flow (Veo)PaidNo—No—
Adobe FireflyFree tierYesWebNo—

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Synthesia?
HeyGen is the closest match: it also covers making videos with AI avatars, generating videos from text and dubbing videos into other languages. Pictory and VEED come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Synthesia's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Synthesia?
Yes. HeyGen, VEED and Fliki can be used for free. HeyGen has a free plan, and paid plans start at $24 per month.
What is the cheapest alternative to Synthesia?
Among paid plans, ElevenLabs starts lowest at $6 per month, against $19 for Synthesia.
Which Synthesia alternatives have a mobile app?
Predis.ai has an iPhone or Android app.