Synthesia vs ElevenLabs
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs edges out Synthesia with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
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Feature
Synthesia
ElevenLabs
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.6
4.8
Coding
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Writing
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Reasoning
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Speed
4.5
4.7
Value
4.4
4.6
Pricing
Monthly Price
$22
$5
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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Output (per 1M tokens)
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Features
Context Window
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Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Synthesia
Pros
- Realistic AI avatars
- 140+ languages and voices
- No video production skills needed
- Fast turnaround
- Enterprise-ready with SOC 2 compliance
Cons
- Avatar-based only (no text-to-video)
- Limited creative flexibility
- Higher cost for heavy usage
- Avatars may feel uncanny to some viewers
ElevenLabs
Pros
- Most realistic voices available
- Voice cloning capability
- 29+ languages
- Real-time synthesis
- API for developers
Cons
- Character limits on free tier
- Voice cloning requires paid plan
- Can be expensive for high volume
Choose Synthesia if you need:
Training videos, corporate communications, localization
Choose ElevenLabs if you need:
Podcasts, audiobooks, voiceovers, dubbing
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.