Descript vs Synthesia
Pricing, features, platforms and reader ratings, side by side.
Descript
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Synthesia
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| In one line | Edit audio and video by editing text, with built-in AI | AI avatar video platform for training and business |
| Reader rating | — | — |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Plans | Free: $0 / month Hobbyist: $24 / month Creator: $35 / month Business: $65 / month Enterprise: Custom / custom |
Free: $0 / month Starter: $29 / month Creator: $89 / month Enterprise: Custom / custom |
| Free plan or trial | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, API |
| API | No | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Key features | Edit audio and video by editing the transcript Filler-word and pause removal Audio enhancement AI voices and consented voice cloning Eye contact and green screen tools Translation and dubbing on higher plans Screen recording and team collaboration |
AI avatar presenter videos from a script Narration in 140+ languages Personal avatars on paid plans Templates, screen recording and captions Interactive video and API on Creator SSO and SCORM export on Enterprise Free plan with a watermark |
| Integrations | — | SCORM, API |
| Categories | Audio & Music | Video Generation |
| Made by | Descript (2017) | Synthesia (2017) |
| Try Descript | Try Synthesia |