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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
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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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

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
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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
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
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DeepLVerifiedFree tier
DeepL translates text, documents, and speech for people and teams working across languages.
Also does:Translating text
Web · Windows
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SoraFree tier
OpenAI's text-to-video model for generating realistic and creative video clips from prompts.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Web
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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
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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
Filmmaking tool built on Google's Veo models.
Also does:Generating videos from text
- 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
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthesia | Free tier · from $19/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| HeyGen | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Pictory | Free trial · from $25/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| VEED | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Fliki | Free tier · from $28/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| ElevenLabs | Free tier · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Descript | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Predis.ai | Free trial · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Midjourney | Paid · from $10/mo | No | Web | No | — |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| DeepL | Free tier | Yes | Web, Windows | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Sora | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Google Flow (Veo) | Paid | No | — | No | — |
| Adobe Firefly | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
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.