Synthesia is the avatar-video heavyweight, but it isn't the only option. Here are the alternatives we'd weigh, sorted by what they're each actually for — with real prices, not marketing talk.
| Entry price | Best for | |
|---|---|---|
| HeyGen | Free; $29/mo ($24 annual) | Volume + marketing/integrations |
| Colossyan | Free (20 min/mo); $59/mo | Training courses + SCORM |
| Synthesia | Free (10 min/mo); $29/mo | Corporate training + localization |
Prices from each vendor's pricing page, checked 2026-09-03. They change often — verify before buying.
HeyGen — best for volume and marketing
HeyGen starts cheaper and its business tier plugs into Zapier, HubSpot, Make, and n8n, plus interactive video with CTAs. It's the better pick for a high volume of product-led or marketing clips rather than a course library.
Colossyan — best for training courses
Colossyan leans into learning and development: a strong free tier (20 minutes a month with NEO, brand kits, 15 custom avatars) and SCORM export on Professional ($59/mo) for real course delivery. If your "Synthesia replacement" is for internal training, Colossyan is built for it.
When to just use Synthesia
If you need the largest avatar library and deep multilingual dubbing for a big enterprise localization program, Synthesia remains the most complete — that's the case where the alternatives are worth a harder look rather than a switch.
The verdict
Choose HeyGen for volume, marketing, and integrations. Choose Colossyan for training courses and SCORM export. Stay on Synthesia when you need the biggest avatar library and the deepest dubbing.
Sources
- HeyGen, official pricing page: heygen.com/pricing
- Colossyan, official pricing page: colossyan.com/pricing
- Synthesia, official pricing page: synthesia.io/pricing
This comparison reflects feature sets and prices as of the last verification (2026-09-03). Prices change; confirm on the vendor page before buying.