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Colossyan vs Synthesia

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Both Colossyan and Synthesia provide AI video generation from text. Compare them side-by-side to find your best fit.

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Top 3 reasons creators go with Colossyan over Synthesia

Free trial

You can try out Colossyan for free and ensure it's the right solution for your needs.

Explore the platform's features
Try out different avatars and voices
Utilize professionally made templates
Rated 4.7 out of 5 on G2
4,8 testimonial average in g2
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Learning-specific features

Colossyan is dedicated to workplace learning with unique features tailored forL&D.

Interactive quizzes and branching
Editable PPT Import
Automatic translation
Scenario-based training
SCORM export
Our Enterprise plan supports SCORM export for seamless LMS integration.
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Best support

According to G2, Colossyan offers the best support in the industry and is the easiest to do business with.

Simple procurement process
SOC2 compliance
To update
Full commercial licensing
More awards from G2
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Compare the features: Colossyan vs Synthesia

The tool you need depends on the type of content you’re creating. Have a look at the features side by side.

Colossyan for workplace learning

Colossyan’s professional AI avatars, intuitive video creation tools and interactive features make it an ideal solution for scaling video production in workplace learning.

As the first AI video platform to introduce automatic translation, Colossyan has led the way in innovation, offering learning-focused features like SCORM export and avatar side views to enable realistic, conversation-style videos.

What also sets Colossyan apart is the ability to make videos interactive, making it easier to encourage active learning. With tools to create branching scenarios, quizzes, and even edit PowerPoint slides directly within the platform, Colossyan empowers creators to craft immersive and dynamic learning experiences.

Synthesia for workplace learning

Synthesia is an AI video communications tool known for viral 
AI videos. Like Colossyan, you can also use Synthesia to create videos from text and documents — but you can’t add any interactive elements like quizzes or branching scenarios. The studio avatars available in Synthesia can be front-facing, but can’t be turned towards each other for conversational videos.   Both Colossyan and Synthesia offer AI assistants, video analytics and custom pronunciations, which are useful for creating workplace learning content.

Workplace learning compatibility
Overview of learning-specific features, compatibility and integrations.
9/10
6/10
Automatic translation
AI assistant
Pronunciation library
Seamless integration of e-learning content with any SCORM-compatible learning management system, with tracked completion criteria.
Video analytics
SCORM export
Videos with multiple-choice quizzes.
Interactive quizzes
Interactive simulations, where learner choices lead to different outcomes.
Branching scenarios
Interactive simulations, where learner choices lead to different outcomes.
Conversational avatar side views
Interactive simulations, where learner choices lead to different outcomes.

Video editing in Colossyan

Colossyan provides an wide range of intuitive tools for 
video creation, personalization and automatic translation.

You can easily turn text, presentations, documents and prompts into videos filled with animations, voiceovers and even interactive elements.

With built-in screen recording and a reputation for being one of the easiest platforms to set up and use, Colossyan ensures a seamless video creation experience even for complete beginners.

Video editing in Synthesia


Synthesia also offers a wide variety of tools for creating and customizing videos with the help of AI technology. Both Colossyan and Synthesia have extensive media libraries integrated into their platforms, with Shutterstock, Icons8 and other providers available in both Synthesia and Colossyan.

Video presentation & editing
7/10
7/10
Screen recording
Extension
Document and PDF import
With real time rendering you can preview your avatar talking inside the editor while creating the video
Animation and transitions
Video templates
Stock media library
Different aspect ratios
Editable PPT import
Interactive videos
4K video export

Avatars & voices in Colossyan

Colossyan uses Vocal-1 technology, creating realistic and professional-looking avatars with natural expressions. Our diverse library of AI avatars caters to a wide range of industries and scenarios, including healthcare, education, construction and many more.

Colossyan’s avatars can face each other for realistic conversational scenes and are available in body, shoulder, and bubble views. For further personalization, you can record your own custom avatar and voice clone in under five minutes.

Each avatar in Colossyan has a default voice that’s available in multiple languages, making it easy to translate videos without having to look for a new matching voice.

Avatars & voices in Synthesia


Synthesia uses Express-1 technology, which makes it possible for the avatars to look animated and display a lot of movement. The platform also offers specialty avatars, such as a festive Santa Claus avatar for Christmas, perfect for seasonal or themed content.

AI Avatars
200+
230+
Avatars in healthcare
20+
5+
Avatars in safety equipment
20+
2+
Avatars in hospitality
20+
2+
Custom avatars
Branded avatars
Multilingual AI voices
Multilingual voice cloning
Conversational avatar side views

Collaboration in Colossyan


Colossyan is made for seamless collaboration, and you can have team workspaces on both self-served and Enterprise plans.

With brand kits, content libraries and saved layouts, it’s easy to keep videos on brand among your team. You can have unlimited commenters, as well as a dedicated workspace management portal on the Enterprise plan.

Collaboration in Synthesia


Synthesia also supports collaboration, and creators can have team workspaces on the Enterprise plan. Like in Colossyan, you can also leave feedback directly within Synthesia videos by leaving comments on videos.

Collaboration
7/10
7/10
Team workspaces
Commenting and approval
Brand kits
Content libraries
Share page customization
Saved scene layouts

Support in Colossyan

Colossyan offers a free trial, as well as a free plan — so anyone can easily get started with Colossyan and see if it’s right for them.

For guidance, users can access a dedicated Video Learning Center and knowledge base, or reach out via the support chat to receive top-quality assistance from our team. Enterprise plan subscribers enjoy additional perks, including supported onboarding and a dedicated success manager to ensure their success.

Colossyan also grants full commercial licensing to videos created by paid subscribers. Synthesia has restrictions - their videos can’t be used in ads
Colossyan also grants full commercial licensing to videos created by paid subscribers. Synthesia has restrictions - their videos can’t be used in ads.

Support in Synthesia


Synthesia has a support chat, which can help with user enquiries and provide answers with AI. Like Colossyan, Synthesia also offers success managers to some Enterprise creators, and you can find a lot of learning materials on their website.

Support and responsiveness
8/10
6/10
SOC 2 Security
SAML/SSO
Dedicated success manager
Learning materials
API and Zapier
Full commercial licensing
Free trial

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Colossyan pricing

Trial

Full-featured trial with 5 minutes of video generation

Free
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Starter
$
19
per month
billed annually
Get an annual fee of
$
227
billed once per year
Enjoy a low rate of just
$
1.89
per minute
with this plan
Receive your yearly
120
minutes of video generation
immediately
For individual content creators
120 min
240 min
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Business
$
70
per month
billed annually
Get an annual fee of
$
731
billed once per year
Enjoy a low rate of just
$
2.03
per minute
with this plan
Receive your yearly
360
minutes of video generation
immediately
For professionals or small teams
1 seat
2 seats
3 seats
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Enterprise

For companies/agencies scaling AI video creation

Custom pricing

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Synthesia pricing

Starter

10 minutes/month

$
30
per month

Creator

30 minutes/month

$
88
per month

Enterprise

Custom pricing

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