Synthesia is most of the way out of the uncanny valley, which is a sentence I didn't expect to write last year. For corporate training and localization, it's a legitimate replacement for hiring a presenter.
For creator content, your audience will probably notice. Use sparingly, or own it.
Internal training video, localization — and anyone who wants Synthesia to do the heavy lifting in this category.
Still in the uncanny valley for some viewers — if that's a dealbreaker, look at the alternatives in the sidebar.
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- Is Synthesia worth it?
- AI avatars for content you can't justify filming. We rate it 7.5/10, and it's the strongest pick for internal training video, localization.
- How much does Synthesia cost?
- Synthesia sits in the $$$ pricing tier. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans, as they change often.
- What are the downsides of Synthesia?
- Still in the uncanny valley for some viewers Expensive for what it is
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