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Cavalry vs Synthesia

Cavalry logo

Cavalry

Video Production

Real-time 2D animation and motion graphics software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Synthesia logo

Synthesia

Video Production

AI video creation with digital presenters

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cavalry requires Canva account for access; Synthesia free plan limited to 10 minutes of video per month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cavalry and Synthesia actually diverge.

Attributes where Cavalry and Synthesia differ
AttributeCavalrySynthesia
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Video Production).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cavalry

Nothing recorded that Synthesia does not also cover.

Only in Synthesia

  • AI avatars
  • 140+ languages
  • Video templates
  • Brand customization
  • API access
  • LMS integrations
  • PowerPoint
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cavalry

  • Professional 2D animation and motion graphicsnot Synthesia
  • Data-driven animation from spreadsheetsnot Synthesia
  • Procedural rigging and character animationnot Synthesia
  • Web animation export with Lottie formatnot Synthesia
  • Educational animation projectsnot Synthesia

Synthesia

  • Training video creation with AI avatarsnot Cavalry
  • Multilingual video localisation with AI dubbingnot Cavalry
  • Enterprise video production and managementnot Cavalry

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cavalry

  • Requires Canva account for access
  • Enterprise pricing requires sales contact
  • Legacy Scene Group licenses not eligible for free tier
  • Updates only available through Canva version

Synthesia

  • Free plan limited to 10 minutes of video per month
  • Starter plan limited to 10 minutes of video per month
  • Creator plan capped at 30 minutes of video per month
  • SSO/SAML authentication restricted to Enterprise tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Cavalry

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Fully featured 2D animation software
    • No restrictions for individuals
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Available through Canva Enterprise
    • Available through Canva Education
    • SSO access

Synthesia

Free
  • BasicFree
    • 1,200 credits per month
    • Up to 10 minutes of video per month
    • 9 AI avatars
  • Starter$29/month
    • 14,500 credits per year
    • Up to 120 minutes of video per year
    • 125+ AI avatars
  • Creator$89/month
    • 44,000 credits per year
    • Up to 360 minutes of video per year
    • 180+ AI avatars

Which should you pick?

Choose Cavalry if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cavalry review

Choose Synthesia if

  • You need ai avatars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want 140+ languages.
Synthesia review

Questions people ask

Is Cavalry or Synthesia better?
Neither clearly leads. Cavalry starts at Free and Synthesia at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cavalry or Synthesia?
Cavalry starts at Free and Synthesia at Free.
Does Cavalry or Synthesia run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Cavalry for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cavalry best used for?
Cavalry is most often used for professional 2d animation and motion graphics, data-driven animation from spreadsheets, procedural rigging and character animation, web animation export with lottie format. Of those, professional 2d animation and motion graphics and data-driven animation from spreadsheets are not what Synthesia is typically brought in for.
What can Cavalry do that Synthesia cannot?
Synthesia covers AI avatars, 140+ languages, Video templates, Brand customization.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cavalry: Is Cavalry free to use?

Yes, Cavalry is completely free to download and use with full professional features. No restrictions, payment, or registration fees required.

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Synthesia: How much does Synthesia cost?

Synthesia offers a free Basic plan with 10 minutes of video per month, Starter at $29 per month with 120 minutes per year, and Creator at $89 per month with 360 minutes per year. Annual billing provides 38% savings. Enterprise plans are available with custom pricing.

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Cavalry: Do I need a Canva account to use Cavalry?

Yes, users must have a Canva account to access Cavalry, which provides access to the software and other Canva products.

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Synthesia: What is included in Synthesia's free plan?

The free Basic plan includes 1,200 credits per month (approximately 10 minutes of video), 9 AI avatars, 3 personal avatars, and access to 160+ languages and voices. No credit card is required.

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Cavalry: What licensing options does Cavalry offer for organizations?

Enterprise and Educational accounts are available through Canva Enterprise or Canva Education with SSO authentication. Interested parties should contact the sales team for details.

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