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Filmora vs Synthesia

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Filmora

Video Production

Edit faster, smarter and easier

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Synthesia

Video Production

AI video creation with digital presenters

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Filmora free version adds watermarks to all exported files; Synthesia free plan limited to 10 minutes of video per month
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Filmora and Synthesia actually diverge.

Attributes where Filmora and Synthesia differ
AttributeFilmoraSynthesia
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 Filmora

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.

Filmora

  • Create short-form social media videos for Instagram Reels YouTube Shortsnot Synthesia
  • Generate videos from text prompts using Veo 3.1 AInot Synthesia
  • Produce professional marketing videos and product demonstrationsnot Synthesia
  • Edit multi-camera footage with simultaneous perspectivesnot Synthesia
  • Transform long videos into short vertical clips automaticallynot Synthesia

Synthesia

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

Where each one falls short

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

Filmora

  • Free version adds watermarks to all exported files
  • Perpetual licenses do not include upgrades to future major versions
  • Basic plan limited to 1 GB cloud storage versus 10 GB in Advanced
  • Basic plan lacks AI features available in Advanced tier

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

Filmora

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full editing access
    • Watermarked exports
  • Basic$49.99/year
    • Watermark-free export
    • 1GB cloud storage
    • Entry-level editing
  • Advanced$59.99/year
    • 1000 AI credits monthly
    • 10GB cloud storage
    • All Basic features
  • Perpetual$79.99/one-time
    • Perpetual Filmora 15 updates
    • 1000 one-time AI credits

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 Filmora if

  • You want to start without paying.
Filmora 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 Filmora or Synthesia better?
Neither clearly leads. Filmora 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, Filmora or Synthesia?
Filmora starts at Free and Synthesia at Free.
Does Filmora or Synthesia run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Filmora for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Filmora best used for?
Filmora is most often used for create short-form social media videos for instagram reels youtube shorts, generate videos from text prompts using veo 3.1 ai, produce professional marketing videos and product demonstrations, edit multi-camera footage with simultaneous perspectives. Of those, create short-form social media videos for instagram reels youtube shorts and generate videos from text prompts using veo 3.1 ai are not what Synthesia is typically brought in for.
What can Filmora do that Synthesia cannot?
Synthesia covers AI avatars, 140+ languages, Video templates, Brand customization.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Filmora: Does Filmora offer a free version?

Filmora offers a free version but adds watermarks to all exported files. Watermarks are removed only through paid subscription or perpetual license plans.

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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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Filmora: What's the difference between annual subscription and perpetual license?

Annual subscriptions include continuous updates and upgrades to new major versions with AI credits renewed monthly. Perpetual licenses are one-time purchases that receive updates only within the current major version; future major version upgrades cost extra.

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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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Filmora: Is there a refund policy for Filmora?

All Filmora plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee for customers unsatisfied with their purchase.

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Filmora: Do I need separate licenses for Windows and Mac?

Annual subscription plans support both Windows and Mac under one license. Perpetual licenses are platform-specific and require separate purchases for Windows and Mac.

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