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Synthesia vs VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
Software
Professional timeline-based video editing software from Boris FX
- From
- $19.99/month
- Rated
- -
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; VEGAS Pro windows-only, with no native macOS or Linux version.
- They diverge on capability: Synthesia covers AI avatars, VEGAS Pro covers Timeline-based editing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Synthesia and VEGAS Pro actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 VEGAS Pro
- Timeline-based editing
- Color grading tools
- Audio mixing
- Sound Forge integration
- VFX and compositing (Post/Suite tiers)
- Perpetual or subscription licensing
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Synthesia
- Training video creation with AI avatarsnot VEGAS Pro
- Multilingual video localisation with AI dubbingnot VEGAS Pro
- Enterprise video production and managementnot VEGAS Pro
VEGAS Pro
- Professional video editing on Windowsnot Synthesia
- Color grading and finishing for video projectsnot Synthesia
- Audio post-production paired with Sound Forgenot Synthesia
- Long-form video editing needing perpetual licensingnot 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
VEGAS Pro
- Windows-only, with no native macOS or Linux version.
- Subscription pricing across Edit/Post/Suite tiers can be more expensive than one-time-purchase competitors.
- Smaller plugin/effects ecosystem compared to Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Perpetual license versions can lag behind the latest subscription features.
Pricing, plan by plan
Synthesia
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Synthesia review.
VEGAS Pro
$19.99/month- VEGAS Pro Edit$19.99/month
- Core non-linear editing
- Color grading
- Audio tools
- VEGAS Pro Post$29.99/month
- Everything in Edit
- Advanced finishing and VFX tools
- VEGAS Pro Suite$49.99/month
- Everything in Post
- Full VFX and compositing suite
Which should you pick?
Choose Synthesia if
- You need ai avatars.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want 140+ languages.
Choose VEGAS Pro if
- You need timeline-based editing.
- You work on windows.
- You also want color grading tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Synthesia or VEGAS Pro better?
- Neither clearly leads. Synthesia starts at Free and VEGAS Pro at $19.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Synthesia or VEGAS Pro?
- Synthesia has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Synthesia and $19.99/month for VEGAS Pro.
- Does Synthesia or VEGAS Pro run on more platforms?
- Synthesia runs on Web. VEGAS Pro runs on windows.
- Can I use Synthesia for free?
- Yes. Synthesia has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. VEGAS Pro starts at $19.99/month.
- 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 VEGAS Pro is typically brought in for.
- What can Synthesia do that VEGAS Pro cannot?
- Synthesia covers AI avatars, 140+ languages, Video templates, Brand customization. VEGAS Pro covers Timeline-based editing, Color grading tools, Audio mixing, Sound Forge integration.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
VEGAS Pro: What does VEGAS Pro cost?
VEGAS Pro offers three subscription tiers: Edit at $19.99/month, Post at $29.99/month, and Suite at $49.99/month, each bundling more finishing and plugin tools than the last.
SourceVEGAS Pro: Is there a free trial of VEGAS Pro?
Yes, Boris FX offers a free trial of VEGAS Pro that does not require a credit card to start.
SourceVEGAS Pro: Can I buy VEGAS Pro as a one-time purchase instead of a subscription?
Yes, VEGAS Pro is available as perpetual licenses priced at $399 (Edit), $599 (Post), and $799 (Suite), in addition to the monthly subscription tiers.
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