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Synthesia vs Toon Boom Harmony

Synthesia logo

Synthesia

Video Production

AI video creation with digital presenters

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Toon Boom Harmony logo

Toon Boom Harmony

Video Production

Creating worlds of Animation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Synthesia has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Synthesia free plan limited to 10 minutes of video per month; Toon Boom Harmony licensing is subscription only across Essentials, Advanced and Premium tiers, with no perpetual license option offered on the pricing page

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Synthesia and Toon Boom Harmony actually diverge.

Attributes where Synthesia and Toon Boom Harmony differ
AttributeSynthesiaToon Boom Harmony
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Synthesia

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

Only in Toon Boom Harmony

Nothing recorded that Synthesia does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Synthesia

  • Training video creation with AI avatarsnot Toon Boom Harmony
  • Multilingual video localisation with AI dubbingnot Toon Boom Harmony
  • Enterprise video production and managementnot Toon Boom Harmony

Toon Boom Harmony

  • Traditional frame by frame animation productionnot Synthesia
  • Cut-out character animation with rigsnot Synthesia
  • Studio animation pipelines on the Premium editionnot Synthesia

Where each one falls short

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

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

Toon Boom Harmony

  • Licensing is subscription only across Essentials, Advanced and Premium tiers, with no perpetual license option offered on the pricing page
  • Access beyond the 14 day free trial requires purchasing a subscription through the shop

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Toon Boom Harmony

On request
  • Harmony Essentials$null/month
    • Fundamental drawing, painting, and animation tools
    • Designed for enthusiasts
  • Harmony Advanced$null/month
    • Full traditional, paperless style animation
    • Simple cut-out style animation
    • Designed for students and professional animators and studios
  • Harmony Premium$null/month
    • Sophisticated cut-out rigs
    • Natural and realistic character movement
    • Unlimited special effects for any style of animation

Which should you pick?

Choose Synthesia if

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

Choose Toon Boom Harmony if

Nothing in the data separates Toon Boom Harmony from Synthesia on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Toon Boom Harmony review

Questions people ask

Is Synthesia or Toon Boom Harmony better?
Neither clearly leads. Synthesia starts at Free and Toon Boom Harmony at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Synthesia or Toon Boom Harmony?
Synthesia has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Synthesia and On request for Toon Boom Harmony.
Does Synthesia or Toon Boom Harmony run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Synthesia for free?
Yes. Synthesia has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Toon Boom Harmony starts at On request.
What is Synthesia best used for?
Synthesia is most often used for training video creation with ai avatars, multilingual video localisation with ai dubbing, enterprise video production and management. Of those, training video creation with ai avatars and multilingual video localisation with ai dubbing are not what Toon Boom Harmony is typically brought in for.
What can Synthesia do that Toon Boom Harmony cannot?
Synthesia covers AI avatars, 140+ languages, Video templates, Brand customization.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Toon Boom Harmony: What tiers are available for Toon Boom Harmony?

Toon Boom Harmony is available in three subscription editions: Essentials (with fundamental drawing and painting tools for enthusiasts), Advanced (with full traditional and simple cut-out animation for students and professionals), and Premium (with sophisticated cut-out rigs and unlimited special effects, recommended for studios and educational institutions).

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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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Toon Boom Harmony: What does the Harmony Premium tier add?

The Harmony Premium tier adds sophisticated cut-out rigs, very natural and realistic character movement, and unlimited special effects for any animation style. It is recommended for professional studios, freelancers, and educational institutions, whereas Advanced is more suited for students and professional animators.

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