# Synthesys: pricing, crowd verdict, pros and cons (2026)

> All-in-one AI video + voice studio: 400+ voices, 140+ languages, 10-second cloning

Source: [GLAD-AI-TOR](https://glad-ia-tor.com) · Full page: https://glad-ia-tor.com/tool/synthesys
Arena: ai-voice · Crowd score: 50% recommend (0 votes, Bayesian-smoothed) · Price: $20/mo

Synthesys is an AI content platform combining text-to-speech, voice cloning and AI video (avatars, UGC ads, dubbing) in one subscription. Its voice generator offers 400+ studio voices across 140+ languages, cloning from 10 seconds of audio, and text-prompt voice design, with MP3/WAV export. Since 2025-2026 the product has pivoted toward AI video generation (orchestrating Sora 2, VEO 3.1, Kling 3), with voiceover as one module inside credit-based plans.

## Key facts

- freeTier: Free trial, no card required; exact limits (minutes, commercial use) not published on site
- voices: 400+ (pricing page claims 1,000+)
- languages: 140+
- cloning: yes
- api: yes

## Ratings (editorial, 1-5)

- voiceQuality: 3/5
- easeOfUse: 3.5/5
- valueForMoney: 2.5/5
- languages: 4.5/5

## Pros

- 400+ studio voices in 140+ languages (site's pricing page claims 1,000+ voices / 175+ dialects)
- Voice cloning from just 10 seconds of audio, plus text-prompt voice design
- Full commercial rights on every paid plan: no royalties, no attribution, no usage restrictions
- Cheap entry point: $20/mo billed annually (Indie), ~30% below the $29 monthly price (site advertises 40%)
- Voices rated well by users: Trustpilot 4.3/5 (113 reviews), with voice quality frequently praised
- Bundles TTS with AI avatars, video and dubbing in one subscription

## Cons

- Opaque credit system: Trustpilot users report generations deducted at significantly higher rates than tooltips suggest, with no warning
- Product now video-first; TTS is a secondary module and voice limits are buried in video-credit plans
- API not included in regular plans: sold separately as a custom-priced package via sales contact, with no self-serve pricing published
- Inconsistent claims on its own site (400+ vs 1,000+ voices; 140+ vs 175+ languages)
- Very tight refund window: 72 hours and under 5 minutes of tool usage per the official policy; some users report refused refunds and post-purchase confusion about what their plan includes

## Best for

- Marketing & UGC video ads
- Multilingual dubbing
- YouTube narration
- Creators wanting video + voiceover in one tool

## Verdict

Pick Synthesys if you want one affordable subscription that covers voiceover, dubbing and AI video ads: at $20-29/mo with full commercial rights it undercuts buying a TTS tool and a video tool separately, and its 140+ language spread is genuinely wide. Skip it if voice is your main product: audio purists and audiobook narrators will get more realistic output from ElevenLabs, and developers should look elsewhere since API access is a custom-priced separate package. Also budget carefully: real users report credits burning much faster than advertised, and the refund window is only 72 hours with under 5 minutes of usage, so test the free trial thoroughly before committing annually.

## Pricing note

Indie $20/mo billed annually ($240/yr) or $29 month-to-month; Studio $41/mo annual, Agency $83/mo annual (verified on official pricing page, July 2026)

## Alternatives and head-to-heads

- [ElevenLabs](https://glad-ia-tor.com/tool/eleven-labs) (crowd score 80%) · [Synthesys vs ElevenLabs](https://glad-ia-tor.com/vs/synthesys-vs-eleven-labs)
- [Murf AI](https://glad-ia-tor.com/tool/murf-ai) (crowd score 67%) · [Synthesys vs Murf AI](https://glad-ia-tor.com/vs/synthesys-vs-murf-ai)
- [LOVO AI (Genny)](https://glad-ia-tor.com/tool/lovo-ai-genny) (crowd score 67%) · [Synthesys vs LOVO AI (Genny)](https://glad-ia-tor.com/vs/synthesys-vs-lovo-ai-genny)
- [Wondercraft AI](https://glad-ia-tor.com/tool/wondercraft-ai) (crowd score 67%) · [Synthesys vs Wondercraft AI](https://glad-ia-tor.com/vs/synthesys-vs-wondercraft-ai)

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