Akool
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Social login
$12/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026Synthesia in 2026: What Its Free Plan Actually Gets You
JBy Jane Doe, Lead Tester · Updated Sep 7, 2026
Watermark-free exports on Synthesia start at Starter $29/mo, versus Akool's Starter $12/seat/mo.
Synthesia free tier, tested
Free tier (official): Basic plan $0 with 1,200 credits/month (~10 minutes), Synthesia logo on output, no downloads. Starter ($29/mo, $18/mo billed yearly) removes the logo and enables downloads.
Hands-on test notes land here after Phase 4 verification.
Pending hands-on verification: Free tier logo actual style/placement; Lip Sync toggle tier differences.
Free vs paid plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual equiv. | Credits / quota | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | Basic $0: 1,200 credits/month (~10 min of video); 9 AI avatars; 25 AI assets; no credit card required; 1 free video without signup via free AI video page | — |
| Starter | $29/mo | $18/mo | 1,200 credits/month | — |
| Creator | $89/mo | $64/mo | 3,600 credits/month | — |
How to make a Synthesia avatar video (steps)
- Sign up and upload a clear front-facing photo
- Type or paste your script
- Pick a voice and avatar
- Generate and preview lip sync
- Download (watermarked on free plan)
Synthesia alternatives
Colossyan
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Email sign-up
$59/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026D-ID
- No: No free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Testing soon: Testing soon
- Testing soon: Testing soon
$5.9/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026DeeVid
- Yes: Free plan
- Limited: Watermarked
- Yes: Lip sync
- Yes: Social login
$14/moentry price
✓ Last verified Sep 7, 2026